Why Mothers of Challenging Children Need to Unplug (by Mary)
Researchers tell us that television and packaged media products do affect imagination, learning, motivation, and self-image. There are psychologists who think that some fantasy video games may help children develop cognitive skills, the ability to plan ahead, and eye-hand coordination. However, mounting evidence to the contrary worries many parents. Especially parents who have children who are more likely to:
Model the villain and act out what they see on the screen
Have a poor understanding of the difference between reality and fantasy
Have poor impulse control
Become overly intense with escalating anxiety or misbehavior after watching TV or playing video games.
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