Talk about the difference between reality and make-believe. Talk about what was good or bad about the program. Turn to educational shows from the local Public Broadcasting Station (PBS), or from programming such as the Discovery Channel, Learning Channel, or History Channel. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children younger than 2 years should not watch digital media. Limit screen time to 1 or 2 hours a day for children older than 2 years. Give choices between 2 programs you think are appropriate for your child. Always plan what your child will be watching.
Here are some tips for setting good viewing habits:Ĭhoose programs for your child to watch. You can monitor the type of programming and limit your child's screen time. And before they can make good decisions.Īs a parent, you can help decrease the harmful effects of digital media. Your child may see these things before they are emotionally ready to understand these issues. Digital media can also show alcohol and drug use, smoking, and sexual behavior. Too much screen time can also take away from reading, studying, learning activities, play, and exercise. Digital media may also show children poor eating habits through commercials for high-calorie, low-nutrient foods. Many programs can show children violent behavior that you don't want them to imitate, or that can cause fear. But many children watch too much digital media. Digital media can include TV, the internet, and smart devices.
As children grow and develop, they can be easily influenced by what they see and hear, especially from digital media.
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