Neurological effects of Media
04/10/07 13:59 Filed in: Brain
Science
For
todayÕs entry I will explain my views on todayÕs
marketing trends and strategies, which we digest, on
a daily rate. I have a strong opinion about this
issue and how it directly, or indirectly, affects the
minds of children.
For
todayÕs entry I will explain my views on todayÕs
marketing trends and strategies, which we digest, on
a daily rate. I have a strong opinion about this
issue and how it directly, or indirectly, affects the
minds of children. I recently wrote a paper on this
issue, and have attached it along with this post for
anyone who wishes to read it. IÕve always had a
fascination with neuroscience, and this paper gave me
the opportunity to be able to discuss how the media
can affect child neurological development,
(pertaining to children 0- 10yrs). I find it so very
fascinating, and instead of taking on the commonly
expressed negative outlook regarding effects of the
media, I tried to look at the issue from a more
positive angle. No doubt there are many negative
outcomes or side effects that result from kids
watching inappropriate television or movies, this is
unfortunately an unavoidable fact, we can only
shelter children from this for so long. As a result,
I feel that itÕs really vital to direct our attention
towards educating the youth about how to judge the
reality and validity in what they see on TV. ItÕs so
important to teach them what is reality and how to
communicate with others. This could possibly lesson
the amount behavioral problems that could somehow be
connected to images or some personae the child saw on
TV and chose to idolize. If they arenÕt taught
through real-life situations h0w to respond to other
people, how can they be expected to effectively learn
the important inter-relation skills that can have
profound effects on young minds. Having said all this
though, I think itÕs here at this point that parents
and adults can realize that this situaltion alone
demands attention - and that parents, guardians and
teachers should take on more responsibility to
connect with their kids and spend less time infront
of the tv and more time getting to know their
children. I think that this can only be a good thing.
Granted, that our schedules are busy and time is
short, but before we know it weÕll likely look back
and feel as though time went by, leaving behind
opportunities that we canÕt get back.
All this is coming from someone (me) who doesnÕt even have children, but IÕm sure that perhaps some of my words could resonate with someone who is even interested enough to read this post.
Thankx, Angel
All this is coming from someone (me) who doesnÕt even have children, but IÕm sure that perhaps some of my words could resonate with someone who is even interested enough to read this post.
Thankx, Angel
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