Offspring are always the biggest concern of parents when they are born in the 4.0 technology era, especially in issues related to the telly. Therefore, taking reasonable measures plays a significant role in ensuring the beneficial effect of TV on children’s lives.
The first and foremost method to make TV sets effective for personal lives of children is controlling the duration and content of programs that children watch. It is obvious that children’s television viewing time and the educational quality of programs can get out of control without parents’ reminders. Notably, monitoring the above issue with tough talk is the best way to address many serious consequences when children overuse the telly namely affecting academic achievement, mental health,… An example of a sensible adjustment to children’s television viewing is to limit their screen time to just 2 hours per day and introduce them to educational programs.
Besides, to transmit the beneficial aspects of TV to children, parents must be role models for them. In fact, every gesture and daily habit is rapidly noted and emulated by children. Thus, it would be detrimental if offspring constantly see their parents engrossed in their phones, as this could form a negative habit of excessive television watching from a young age. For example, parents wish for their children to use TV sets for reasonable purposes so they should cultivate healthy habits themselves and engage in outdoor activities instead of gluing their eyes on screens so that their offspring can mimic them.
In summary, the effective usage of the telly largely depends on parents, as it is not only parents’ responsibility but also impacts the future of their children.