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Have you ever met any children who do not like cartoons?
Or have you ever seen any children who refuse to watch
cartoon? These situations are mostly impossible under
normal circumstances. Its obvious that todays children
are, mostly unconsciously, exposed to television which is
one of the most fashionable inventions of the 20th
century. In this composition, I will mention the basic
reasons for childrens watching cartoons so much and the
effects of these cartoons on them.
Common observation
Have you ever met any children who do not like cartoons?
Or have you ever seen any children who refuse to watch
cartoon? This situations are mostly impossible under
normal circumstances. Its obvious that todays children
are, mostly unconsciously, exposed to television which is
one of the most fashionable inventions of the 20th
century. In this composition, I will mention the basic
reasons for childrens watching cartoons so much and the
effects of these cartoons on them.
Cartoon violence
What is violence? Do you think that children who watch
violence on television will show violent behavior? What
about the terrible tragedies in which kids kill other kids,
Effects on children
Children have become much more interested in cartoons
over many years and it has become a primary action to
some lives. Typically, children begin watching cartoons
on television at an early age of six months, and by the
age two or three children become enthusiastic
viewers. This has become a problem because too many
children are watching too much television and the shows
that they are watching (even if they are cartoons) have
become violent and addictive. The marketing of cartoons
has become overpowering and so has the subliminal
messaging. The marketing is targeted toward the
children to cause them to want to view the cartoons on a
regular basis, but the subliminal messaging is for the
adults to target them into enjoying the cartoons. This
is unfortunate because children watch the cartoons on
the television and they see material that is not
Effects on behavior
Television has long been criticized for influencing our
children. People complain that certain TV shows are
having negative effects on their children.
Children who view shows in which violence is very
realistic, frequently repeated or unpunished, are more
likely to imitate what they see. This speaks to the
impressionable mindsets of young children, who are still
learning control of their minds and bodies, and are likely
to mimic what they see, as it seems quite normal to
them. AACAP also stresses the need for parents to keep a
close eye on what their children watch. They must be
there, to explain that the cartoon character or actor that
was shot has not been harmed, but would actually be
seriously injured, or die in real life. They should also work
to tell their children that violent behavior is not the best
course of action to resolve a conflict.
Buying habits
Children tend to trust adults even when they shouldnt.
So, when a spokesperson for a product encourages the
child to purchase a product, they will. Marketers are fully
aware of this piece of information and take complete
advantage of it. Advertising at its best is making people
feel that without this product, youre a loser. Kids are very
sensitive to that. If you tell them to buy something, they
are resistant. But if you tell them that theyll be a dork if
they dont, youve got their attention. Marketing
Companies can open up emotional vulnerabilities, and its
very easy to do with kids because they are emotionally
vulnerable.
Cartoon companies are the most common companies that
are tapping into this new trend. It is literally impossible to
walk into any store today and not see any licensed
cartoon merchandise. From playing cards to toothpaste,
these companies have covered every angle possible. By
doing this it makes it impossible for a child to walk into a
store and not want a specific item. Cartoon companies
are also known to advertise their object in between
television shows. The commercials are designed to have
Showing anger
When a cartoon character gets angry, steams comes out
the ears, red creeps over the body from head to toe and
there may even be an explosion or two. It's not as
entertaining to watch in real life, but the state of anger
causes physical effects in us as well. The response varies
from person to person, but some symptoms include teeth
grinding, fists clenching, flushing, paling, prickly
sensations, numbness, sweating, muscle tensions and
temperature changes. Children try do the same. This is
not good for nervous system.
Color physiology
A very important aspect of our visual experience is
color. It is logical to assume that what we see, especially
color, can affect the systems of the body. Psychologists
Conclusion
There are some things we can do as parents to limit the
amount of violence our children are exposed to.
Educational and quality cartoons are a good way to instill
positive values in a child. The government has taken
steps to increase the amount of educational programming
available to children. Set a time limit for the amount of
television a child watches and monitor the cartoons they
are watching. Become aware of the cartoons that contain
violence and replace them with powerful learning
programs that teach and uplift a child.
To conclude, its extremely significant that parents should
follow what kind of cartoons their children watch. They
must be careful about choosing cartoons for their
children. Its a compulsory duty of parents to choose
cartoons that are prepared by real cartoon producers,
which is, I think, the safest way to protect the children
from the possible harms of the cartoons.