There is a big debate about letting your kids have screen time. A lot of people are totally against it and say that it is not educational enough and or good for your babies development. Now this is a very personal opinion. I do believe that it is not bad for your kid, unless you literally are just leaving them all day in front of the television. Which is not the case.
My toddler has been watching shows since he is small and it has not lessened his development if anything it helped his development. He is now two years old, knows all his colours and alphabets and numbers, sings a whole bunch of songs, and does the movements with the show host. I see his development everyday, I just feel that it helped accelerate his learning. Again just to be clear it is not good to just leave them in front of the TV all day.
I as an adult love my TV between shows, movies and just background noise. A TV is always opened in my house. So I believe if it is shown in moderation, then there shouldn’t be a problem. (Just to be clear even though the TV is on in my house doesn’t mean my toddler is sitting and watching it.)
As long as you know, at the end of the day, that anything in moderation is OK for your kid, everyone is different and everyone parents differently. But I am a true believer that if something isn’t offered at home When your kid gets a chance to actually in this case “watch it”they will abuse it.
Screen time can have both positive and negative effects on children, depending on how and how much it is used. It can be a useful tool for learning and entertainment, but excessive use can lead to physical and mental health problems and negatively affect social and academic development. Again just to be clear it is not good to just leave them in front of the TV all day.
Although, It is recommended that children have limited screen time, the American Academy of Pediatrics suggesting no more than 1 hour of screen time per day for children ages 2-5, and no more than 2 hours per day for children ages 6 and older. It’s also important to ensure that screen time is appropriately balanced with physical activity, social interactions, and other non-screen activities. Additionally, parents and caregivers should be aware of the content of what their children are viewing and ensure it’s age-appropriate.
