TV Effects
TV effects:
1. Two- thirds of the infants and toddlers watch a screen an average of 2 or more hours a day.
2. Kids and teens 8 to 18 years spend nearly 4 or more hours a day in front of television,and additional of two hours in computer( outside school work) and playing violent video games.
3. The first 2 years of life are considered a critical time for brain development. TV and other electronic media can get in the way of exploring, playing, and interacting with parents and others, which encourages learning and healthy physical and social development.
4. As kids get older, too much screen time can interfere with activities such as being physically active, reading, doing homework, playing with friends, and spending time with family.
5. Children who consistently spend more than 4 hours per day watching TV are more likely to be overweight.
6. Kids who view violent acts are more likely to show aggressive behavior but also fear that the world is scary and that something bad will happen to them.
7. TV characters often depict risky behaviors, such as smoking and drinking, and also reinforce gender- role and racial stereotypes. Example: (The 2013 film: Aashiqui 2 – the film depicts the hero as an alcoholic and has a lady love that cares for him. This may create a situation where the child would think that to become a rock-star he needs to be alcoholic and in future he would get a lady love that would take care of him.) (Kamal Hassan’s movie: Vishwaroopam there was portrayal of Islamism.)
8. TV violence sometimes begs for imitation because violence is often promoted as fun and effective way to get what you want.
9. Many violent acts are perpetrated by the “good guys” whom the kids have been taught to admire. Even though kids are taught by their parents that it’s not right to hit, television says it’s OK to bite,hit, or kick if you’re the good guy. This can lead to confusion when kids try to understand the difference between right and wrong. And the “bad guys”
1. Two- thirds of the infants and toddlers watch a screen an average of 2 or more hours a day.
2. Kids and teens 8 to 18 years spend nearly 4 or more hours a day in front of television,and additional of two hours in computer( outside school work) and playing violent video games.
3. The first 2 years of life are considered a critical time for brain development. TV and other electronic media can get in the way of exploring, playing, and interacting with parents and others, which encourages learning and healthy physical and social development.
4. As kids get older, too much screen time can interfere with activities such as being physically active, reading, doing homework, playing with friends, and spending time with family.
5. Children who consistently spend more than 4 hours per day watching TV are more likely to be overweight.
6. Kids who view violent acts are more likely to show aggressive behavior but also fear that the world is scary and that something bad will happen to them.
7. TV characters often depict risky behaviors, such as smoking and drinking, and also reinforce gender- role and racial stereotypes. Example: (The 2013 film: Aashiqui 2 – the film depicts the hero as an alcoholic and has a lady love that cares for him. This may create a situation where the child would think that to become a rock-star he needs to be alcoholic and in future he would get a lady love that would take care of him.) (Kamal Hassan’s movie: Vishwaroopam there was portrayal of Islamism.)
8. TV violence sometimes begs for imitation because violence is often promoted as fun and effective way to get what you want.
9. Many violent acts are perpetrated by the “good guys” whom the kids have been taught to admire. Even though kids are taught by their parents that it’s not right to hit, television says it’s OK to bite,hit, or kick if you’re the good guy. This can lead to confusion when kids try to understand the difference between right and wrong. And the “bad guys”