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The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children under 2 years of age not watch any TV and that those older than 2 watch no more than 1 to 2 hours a day of a quality program. Television viewing contributes to childhood obesity because it fosters physical inactivity and exposing children to junk food advertising. Concerns with too much television are that a child may snack on unhealthy foods which are usually high in calories. This contributes to higher cholesterol
levels and cardiac issues in the future. Another concern is that more programs are conveying drugs, alcohol, and violence as acceptable behaviors. This leads children to believe these actions and behaviors are acceptable.
Guidelines include the following:
· Finding alternative entertainment for children such as playing board games, outdoor activities, reading, finding new hobbies, and/or sports.
· Scheduling a time for TV, and other social media activities.
· Encourage your child to
become involved in physically or mentally stimulating activities or chores before they're allowed to watch TV. (ex: cleaning room, dishes, taking out trash, walking dog, etc.)
· Monitor the programs your child is watching and block unapproved programs.
According to AAP.org, for children ages 6 and older, place consistent limits on the time spent using media, and the types of media, and make sure media does not take the place of adequate sleep, physical activity and other behaviors essential to health. Designate media-free times together, such as dinner or driving, as well as media-free locations at home, such as bedrooms.
Problems begin when media use displaces physical activity, hands-on exploration and face-to-face social interaction in the real world, which is critical to learning. Too much screen time can also harm the amount and quality of sleep.
The Family Media Use Plan tool has been launched on HealthyChildren.org.
By creating a Personalized
Family Media Use Plan, you can be aware of when you are using media to achieve your purpose. This requires parents & users to think about what they want those purposes to be. The site above will help you to think about media & create goals & rules that are in line with your family's values.