Think again when giving a “tablet” to silence a crying child: it turns into an angry person!
October 20, 2024
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This is evident from a study conducted on this subject tablet and children who use phones are angrier than their peers. Moreover, as we get older, this outbursts
This is evident from a study conducted on this subject tablet and children who use phones are angrier than their peers.
Moreover, as we get older, this outbursts of anger It becomes very difficult to prevent it. So what should be done?
The University of Sherbrooke conducted a survey of 315 parents.
Especially those aged 3.5, 4.5 and 5.5 years Children’s tablet use times included. Families were also asked to observe the children’s outbursts of anger during this period. The overall result was surprising. Because it was observed that 3.5 year old children spend almost 1 hour per day on tablets.
This is not a good thing. Because at that age tablet Its use will increase with age, corresponding to more frustration and anger. More frustration leads to more tablet use. As you can see, it’s a complete vicious circle.
Tablets and phones have detrimental effects on emotional management.
In fact, this situation, which hinders emotional development, limits the child’s communication with the parents as much as possible. Usually parents who are busy with some work and give their child a tablet or phone to stop crying think that this is their problem. eased his anger Even though it may seem like it, it causes more problems in the long run.
An important result of the researchthat there is a bidirectional relationship between screen time and emotional regulation. Increasing frustration leads to more tablet use, which further deteriorates emotional regulation. Because the child may have difficulty discovering his own emotional control and may become ‘addicted’ to a small screen.
For this reason of children It is recommended to regularly monitor the usage habits of electronic devices.
Ashley Johnson is a science writer for “Div Bracket”. With a background in the natural sciences and a passion for exploring the mysteries of the universe, she provides in-depth coverage of the latest scientific developments.