The Effects of Cartoons on Children Presentation by: ABUSAMHA A.Y

How many people own a TV set? 99% of American households have at least 1 TV set. –54% of children have a TV set in their rooms By May 2013, there are over 53 million TV sets in Russia,

How many hours of television do our children watch every day? The average child watches 3-5 hours a day. On average, children ages 2-5 spend 32 hours a week in front of TV.

Mostly children likes to watch TV during day time ! Saturday morning cartoon. Before they go to school. After school.

Children and TV. What do children watch mostly on the television? And why ? Children like to watch cartoon movies on the TV even before they start to speak. it is because of 1. the funny and weird figures of animals and humans that appear in cartoons. 2.Not only that, but the bright and varied colors the cartoon characters are painted with also play an important role in attracting children. But is it good for children to watch cartoons on the TV?

Facts First of all, the basic reason for childrens watching cartoons is that cartoons respond to the childrens need and tendency to activeness. Mostly the children under the age of seven are so much interested in cartoons Parents are now using the television as a way of entertaining their children while they attempt to accomplish other things such as cooking and cleaning.

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Children and cartoons ! A child's life is like a piece of paper on which everyone who passes by leaves an impression. - Chinese Proverb our minds are very impressionable. Therefore, our brains development is a dynamic mix of nature and nurture, so it is important to choose a healthy environment for all children.

Positive effects of cartoons on children Educational benefits : start learning different words, objects and their meanings. Helps Improve Vocabulary and Learn new languages Brain Development: Enhance imagination and creativity Develop parent-children relationship: parents spend time with their children. As a result parents child relationship is improved. Source of entertainment: enjoy sounds and movement

Negative Effects of Cartoons on Children Children who watch more TV are more likely to be overweight.

Negative Effects of Cartoons on Children Kids get lots of information about sexuality from television

Kids who watch TV are more likely to smoke

Watching TV can cause sleep problems

many other bad Effects of Cartoons can t tell what is real from fiction - lack of real-life experience - believe what they see are visual learners - they imitate what they see

What parents can do... 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 encourage child to spend time on sports hobbies or with their friends draw up enjoyable activities

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