Some studies show that the screen exposure as a strategy for distraction, it can harm the child's health, becoming a disadvantage, as an example is emotional reactivity.
Screen exposure, what to do?
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It is very common for the child to be exposed to the screen. During the vacation period, this tends to happen a lot. Children cry, get restless, bored and have a lot of energy, whereas parents, with no easy options, end up giving a cell phone, tablet or other technological device so that the child has something to to occupy.
The idea is that the device helps in trying to distract the child and calm him down, helping to distract them. This is an almost infallible strategy, however, unfortunately, it can awaken negative mechanisms in these still developing beings.
Recently, a survey was published in JAMA Pediatrics and involved 422 parents and children. We tried to analyze how the child behaves when the subject is an electronic device.
It was discovered by scientists that the act was related to emotional reactivity or even dysregulation over months - rapid mood swings and heightened impulsivity.
There were strong indications in boys and girls who already showed some level of hyperactivity, as well as strong temper and impulsivity. For them, using devices prevents them from learning to regulate their emotions.
Other options
There are other options to make children calmer, this includes sensory experiences - listening to music, dancing and even playing with bounce house.
An interesting strategy was cited by scientists: color-coded emotions, whose aim is to define objects with labels and colors, writing the feelings that the child feels at that moment - anger, joy, sadness and others.
In this way, children can express what they feel and communicate better.
old problem
Although the technology is new, finding different ways to maintain distraction and deal with the phases of child seems to be an old problem. In another era, when cell phones did not exist, television replaced/occupied this place.
The researchers show that the study has not been completed, but depriving or preventing your child from being exposed to the screen is of utmost importance. Excessive use of cell phones, tablets and video games can bring a lot of damage to the child's health.
Control is essential when it comes to the use of this resource. It is noteworthy that the child can, yes, watch videos, play, be entertained, but with great moderation and care.
