Now a days parents are much worried about their kids watching TV. They are in dilemma over whether to allow the children to watch the TV or not. Some parents allow and some deny. But children insist on watching TV.
Let us first discuss what content the TV is showing now. Except channels meant for kids, most of the channels are rolling out shows like detection, crime, beauty, sensational, horror and some times adult content. Apart from this minions of advertisements are being shown on the TV.
Though the children in the early years, did not show interest in content other than meant for them, after crossing the age of10 years they show much interest to watch the content doled out for elders. Most of this content is not understandable, but kids prefer to watch them.
Why children show such interest in material meant for elders? Probably they want to convey the message that they are growing up. May be they want more spicy content than what is presented in the kids' shows. While boys want to watch content like action and war, girls chose to watch the beauty tips and cosmetics.
Most of the channels did not realise that the content they are presenting would be watched by the children. They did not mind children watching such shows, since they are interested in growing their ratings and number of audience.
So far there is no control on the TV channels and no censorship for the content. The content being presented is seen by all including children.
Under these circumstances, it becomes the duty of the parents to take care of their children and impose self censorship. Parents have to find out the channels and shows that are not fit for the children. They shall warn the children watching such shows. They must tell the children move away from the TV when such shows are being telecast.
When parents are not at home, they shall lock the TV and allow to watch only the channels that are suitable for kids. Parents must note that if they show much interest on a show, children will also follow them. It is advisable not to discuss about the content of the shows before the kids.
A bad thing with TV is that kids try to do what is being shown on the TV. So the parents have to be cautious in this respect. They must tell the children that what is being shown on TV is not possible in reality and technology is being used to shoot some shots.
Parents shall note the actions on the TV that cause danger to the children. For example if in a show an action like hanging some one is shown, parents must tell the kids that while shooting, some tricks are being used to shoot that action. Lest children will try to emulate that action and if it misfires, the other kid participating in that will lose his life.
Children also try to imitate scenes like bed room activities. This will create bad ideas in their mind and they become pervert. If children indulge in sexual activities in the early years, that will remain in their mind and their attention will stay on those activities.
So, it is the duty of the parents to decide what content shall children see on the telly. If possible, they must lock the channels and shows. They shall advice the children about the dangers in emulating the actions on the TV.
Let us first discuss what content the TV is showing now. Except channels meant for kids, most of the channels are rolling out shows like detection, crime, beauty, sensational, horror and some times adult content. Apart from this minions of advertisements are being shown on the TV.
Though the children in the early years, did not show interest in content other than meant for them, after crossing the age of10 years they show much interest to watch the content doled out for elders. Most of this content is not understandable, but kids prefer to watch them.
Why children show such interest in material meant for elders? Probably they want to convey the message that they are growing up. May be they want more spicy content than what is presented in the kids' shows. While boys want to watch content like action and war, girls chose to watch the beauty tips and cosmetics.
Most of the channels did not realise that the content they are presenting would be watched by the children. They did not mind children watching such shows, since they are interested in growing their ratings and number of audience.
So far there is no control on the TV channels and no censorship for the content. The content being presented is seen by all including children.
Under these circumstances, it becomes the duty of the parents to take care of their children and impose self censorship. Parents have to find out the channels and shows that are not fit for the children. They shall warn the children watching such shows. They must tell the children move away from the TV when such shows are being telecast.
When parents are not at home, they shall lock the TV and allow to watch only the channels that are suitable for kids. Parents must note that if they show much interest on a show, children will also follow them. It is advisable not to discuss about the content of the shows before the kids.
A bad thing with TV is that kids try to do what is being shown on the TV. So the parents have to be cautious in this respect. They must tell the children that what is being shown on TV is not possible in reality and technology is being used to shoot some shots.
Parents shall note the actions on the TV that cause danger to the children. For example if in a show an action like hanging some one is shown, parents must tell the kids that while shooting, some tricks are being used to shoot that action. Lest children will try to emulate that action and if it misfires, the other kid participating in that will lose his life.
Children also try to imitate scenes like bed room activities. This will create bad ideas in their mind and they become pervert. If children indulge in sexual activities in the early years, that will remain in their mind and their attention will stay on those activities.
So, it is the duty of the parents to decide what content shall children see on the telly. If possible, they must lock the channels and shows. They shall advice the children about the dangers in emulating the actions on the TV.
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