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Television violence and children

Modern age has given us many comforts but at the same time, it has also caused some concerns among parents. Television is omnipresent in almost every household. Kids love to watch TV but experts caution against negative influence of television on children. Many television programs including movies and serials etc are full of violence and this adversely affects children. It’s up to the parents where to draw the line and keep our kids safe from such influences.

Television programs of yesteryears did not use to be this violent. The contents have become more explicit. Whenever a child turn on the TV and witnesses violence, explicit scenes and obscene languages, his mind becomes vulnerable to such programs. Most of the programs on cable TV contain objectionable items. In other words, majority of television programs are only suitable for adult viewing and not for kids. There are few cartoon channels or news channels that are entertaining for kids but parents cannot always keep a tab on remote. Children love to watch television programs and especially songs, videos and movies. These programs have a very powerful influence on behaviour of the kids.

Studies show that too much of television may cause children to become numb or immune to the horror of violence. Children are unable to differentiate between real life violence and reel life violence. Another dangerous effect could be in form of reducing humane factor. Kids could also interpret that violence is the only way of solving problems.

Parents can limit the time children watch TV. Parents should also encourage kids to indulge in other more vigorous activities like sports or reading children’s books. Constant TV viewing makes mind dull. Help your kid in nurturing a hobby. Also try to keep a tab on what kids are watching and be very strict about it. Parents must get themselves involved with kids from an early age and try to nullify negative effects of TV on kids’ minds.

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Home is where the heart is

There is a famous saying – Home is where the heart is and this truly applies to kids. Kids learn quickly. Kids learn the most at home. Today’s new generation kids are smart and are good at observing things. They learn by seeing around what is happening at home. Because a child feels safe and secure at home, he or she indulges the most in learning at home. Parents must keep in mind that their every action is being observed by their kid. You need to build a healthy environment for kids at home itself. A healthy and a happy homely environment can help a great deal in your kid’s learning. If you have grandparents at home then your child’s learning is shaped well. This is because most grandparents inculcate moral values in kids. Kids love to listen to interesting stories that grandmother weaves in such a way that kids enjoy the most. Suitable and favorable home environment can go a long way to teach your kids so many things that sometimes even schools cannot teach. 

Most kids feel good at home. You should spend at least two to three hours you’re your kids and indulge them in puzzles, games, riddles, interactive learning etc. You can involve your kids into a lot of creative activities. Avoid leaving your child alone. This may hamper their growth and there is a possibility that your child may develop some personality disorders. Always keep your child under someone’s supervision and do not leave them alone.

 Let the child in your kid be at his or her best. Let him enjoy the most by dancing, jumping around, painting, having fun. After all childhood is definitely one of the most beautiful phases of your life.

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