After studying more than 1,000 children, pediatrician found that kids aged one to three, who watched TV or videos regularly, would face a 10% increase risk in attention deficit problems at the age of seven. Ironically, many of these very young kids watch supposedly educational videos. According to research, parents chose to believe marketing claims about the benefits of certain videos, even when there was no evidence to support them. True, when viewed judiciously, educational videos could help older kids, but this was not the case for younger kids.
Watching too much TV made activities such as homework and reading more boring and difficult. And too much sensory bombardment may reset normal levels. Teachers believe that increased tuning out by media blunted brains is one factor in the growing epidemic of attention problems.
We had to encourage specific programs, such as documentaries. The most effective way to deal with TV was to find viable alternatives. We instituted family sing along nights.
Remember that parental guidance is in need to protect the children from any harm.
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