Today television has become an integral part of human life. Television is an entertainment source for the modern people. People of all age groups love to watch television. But children are greatly influenced by television. Its affect may be positive or negative over the children. Rather than physical activities, they love watching television in their bedroom. Most of the people have the personal television in every room of their house. In the modern array, television has become after school activity for the children. With little care you can save your child from the negative effects of the television.
Restrict the television time
For young children, one hour is the sufficient television time. Ask your children to get involve into physical activities and reading books. Children love to imitate actions instead of just watching time. Television should be an education medium for your children. You should prevent your child from any negative effects of the television.
Shake the leg
If your child loves to enjoy music on television then you can also find some alternative for it. Buy CDs and play them for your child. You should also dance with your child. Ask him to imitate your actions instead of television vulgar moves. Play some peppy music and also enjoy some dance with him.
Monitor the activities of your Children
Closely monitor what your child likes to watch on the television. Ask him to watch the video that you have selected for him. Fast forward the video that you want not to watch with your kid. The video should also be significant and knowledgeable for your child. Don’t allow your kids to watch adult movies or serials.
It may have the negative effect on your kid. Sometimes even cartoons or funny videos are not good for your child. These videos are actually adult content and suitable for teenagers. Don’t forget to check the reviews before sending your child for movie. Also make him aware about reality and fantasy showed in the television.
Also regulate your routine habits
Family habits can also have the negative impact on your child. You should not watch any adult serial or movie with your kid. Maintain a separate room for your child. Most of the urban cities with less space can exposed your kids to unhealthy habits.
Family member should not watch adult serials and fashion shows before their kids.
You can record shows on your television and watch them later when your kid is in bed. Also keep your child busies in other activities like games, books and puzzle. Also fix the television at proper location where you can monitor the activities of your child. Place the television away from the family area where it can be saved from frequent access.
Keep your child busies with other activities
Some parents keep their child busies with television so that they can complete their household tasks. But it is not a wise idea to keep him busy with television or other adult programs. It can have the negative impact on their habits and attitude. It would be better to make them busy in household activities or some physical activities that can be active for them. Your child requires proper time and response from you. Your assigned activities should be sufficient to make him happy. Also share your daily routine with your child and ask him for the same.
Effect of reality shows on your child
Reality shows are very common in the modern world. Its effect can be positive or negative. Make sure that your child is learning something practical from these reality shows. He should also realize the difference among the fantasy and real world. Some reality shows are adventurous and inspirational. These shows are good for your child to learn something practical. Be sure that your child should not try any stunts at home after watching this reality show.
These practical reality shows should be enjoyed by complete family. Also explain your child the real meaning of these reality shows and stunts. Your child should not try these stunts at any place without your permissions. Teach them these stunts are also repeated by adults severals times. For every good stunt, it requires a lot of practice and dedication.
Children have become enough smart these days. They can easily differentiate regular TV shows and reality shows. It is very difficult to identify that reality shows have the negative or positive impact on your child. Reality shows activities are very much real in nature. But kids are not always familiar with real reason and this is the starting of negative impact of TV programs on your child.
You must be familiar with a most common reality show Big Boss on television. Most of children love to watch this show on television. This show represents the real activities of famous celebrities. Children are greatly influenced by their life style. This reality show is a perfect balance of emotions and drama. Children try to implement the attitude of celebrities in their real life.
Some points may be good or other may be bad for your child. But kids are not aware about bad habits. After sometime, it becomes their real life style. If you think normally then it is just a simple reality show that is enjoyed by your kid. On the other hand, it has number of negative impacts on your child that can be dangerous for him in future.
Positive influence means changing the life direction of your child in a right way. Sometimes they get more involved into other activities instead of education. Any activity that makes you away from your education is not good for you. You can take activity as a small part of your life. But never try to make it your life style. Television is a boom if it used in positive way. On the other hand, its habit can spoil the complete career of your child. Parents are enough mature to identify those programs that have the positive effects on your child. Only parents can teach their child in a positive way to make him more successful in future.