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Effects of Media on Children

Positive Effects of Media on Children

Television improves the General Knowledge and IQ of Children. Children also learn to interact in various languages with help of television media. TV also increases the social awareness of children. Cartoon channels keep the children happy. Second most important media for children is Games. Games develop the logical mindset of children. They are able to think logically and it also increases there thinking and grasping power. Newspaper media increase the vocabulary of the children. It increases there concentration and thus benefits in their studies. Balanced media use may increase the retention power of children.

Negative effects of media

Violence scenes on TV have negative effects on children. There nature becomes more violent. There are many examples when children created havoc in their schools in shooting accidents. Children could think that they are super heroes and jump from high rise building thus creating a threat for their life. They may become more aggressive and rude in nature. There health may be spoiled due to watching excessive television. They may concentrate less in there studies. Its excessive use may decrease there memory retention power.

What Parents Should Do?

The parents should teach their children to maintain balance in their life. Like they should take some time for their health also by playing outdoor games and doing exercise. They should give proper time to their studies also. They should not watch late night TV. If parents take proper care and precaution then media will be definitely a boost for their children.

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