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by 10%.
The study of 1,345 children showed three hours TV a day made children 30% more
powers.
an acceptable way of :
Resolving conflict
Using physical/verbal abuse
others.
May see others as enemies, rather than like themselves. Natural anxieties may be magnified.
Television
Television can influence our
children in many ways. These ways can be both (+) & (-). Children watch 25 hours per week or 3 hours a day. It can affect childrens ideas about body image and gender identity. Reading comprehension and child obesity are affected.
have at least 1 TV
Children 3-11 watch 3-4
Effects of Television
Watching a carefully
constructed educational TV show that is age appropriate helps school age children in pre-reading skills.
an image of what they think their bodies should look like from what is on television. This contributes to teen girls being dissatisfied with their looks.
Television
South Park, and Beavis and
Butthead are just a few programs that have bad messages.
Television
The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry point out some good points about television and violence. Extensive viewing of television violence causes greater aggressiveness. Sometimes, watching a single violent program can increase aggressiveness. Children who view shows in which violence is very realistic, frequently repeated or unpunished, are more likely to imitate what they see. Children with emotional, behavioral, learning or impulse control problems may be more easily influenced by TV violence. The impact of TV violence may be immediately evident in the child's behavior or may surface years later.
Music
Music is a way to inform the
masses.
Music has evolved from
very rare to not see children with their MP3 players, Ipods, or cell phones.
Music is a part of their
everyday life.
Music
kinds of cultures to our children. Music gives children a way to express their emotions and feelings. Music helps children cope with daily stresses and helps them deal with stresses from peers.
It gives children a calmness that
lyrics of some teen music: Advocate and glamorize the abuse of drugs or alcohol Present suicide as a "solution" Display graphic violence Dwell on the occult with Satanism and human sacrifice Describe harmful sexual practices, incest, and a devaluing of women (2)
Expose children to a broad range of music from an early age. Be knowledgeable about the lyrics of your children's music. Younger children, be explicit about your family's values and what you will and will not allow your child to listen to. Older children, keep lines of communication open; ask why they enjoy this music. Set limits on where they can play it. Heavy metal music is not in itself cause for alarm, but if other isolating and risk factors emerge in your child's life, seek professional help. Encourage use of earplugs at rock concerts. Explain the effects of loud music on hearing.
The games also have become more hostile and disrespectful then ever.
Video games
children to computer technology. Games can give practice in following directions. Some games provide practice in problem solving and logic. Games can provide practice in use of fine motor and spatial skills. Games can provide occasions for parent and child to play together. Players are introduced to information technology. Some games have therapeutic applications with patients.
could foster social isolation, as they are often played alone. Practicing violent acts may contribute more to aggressive behavior than passive television watching. Studies do find a relationship between violent television watching and behavior. Game environments are often based on plots of violence, aggression and gender bias. Many games only offer an arena of weapons, killings, kicking, stabbing and shooting.
time your children are playing video games. Make sure they are playing age appropriate games. Read the labels on the games from the advisory board. Keep an open relationship with your kids so you know what they are playing.
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Most people do not become violent when they watch violence. But they may be affected in these ways.
Plan family viewing give children a choice to watch Remove the TV from a childs bedroom Offer other options play games, read, be creative and
active. Be informed about program ratings and content Watch with children and talk about the programs Point out that real violence results in pain or death Change the channel or turn off the TV when offensive material comes on. Explain why.
Solutions
Be a wise consumer.
Watch programs and play video games with the child, and discuss what is seen. Monitor and limit access to violent programs and games. Explain why they are harmful.
Select programs and games that promote problem solving, cooperation and learning.
Talk to your children. explain to them what they are seeing/experiencing. watch at least one episode of the programs that your children watch. outright ban any programs that are too offensive. limit viewing hours.
Conclusion
We are living in an
advertising-saturated, media intense environment. I think its fair to say that we are conducting a big experiment on our kids except that parents have not given their consent. Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton