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.