How can you say that an individual is influenced by something? Basically, it is based on a person's behavior. We must be observant enough to notice if something has changed with someone whether it is an attitude or a physical movement. What are examples that happened to kids because of the effects they got from watching cartoons?
An article about the different kinds of things that happened to kids was entitled Effects of cartoons on children’s psychology & behaviour patterns written by Alia Bibi & Roshan Zehra. They mentioned things about what a child can do with violence the learned from watching cartoons. Since kids now a days tend to stay at home and watch cartoons, a parent or a family member can easily notice when a child changes. Some might not be physically changed but psychologically they are influenced by the things they watch. One thing that the authors mentioned in this article is how the 'Winx Club' cartoon influenced a child. Every time they go to malls, the child always want to be in a wardrobe which she sees in Winx Club and she even wants to shop just like the characters in Winx Club. Also one thing mentioned in this article is about a child who plays pranks on his brother and it is not good. A teacher once said that students from her class are always picking fights in the class. Those examples prove that cartoons are not good entertainment for kids.
Most of the things I've read from the article are negative effects on children. I even didn't realize that Winx Club can also be a negative effect on children who watch it. It is true that kids must be guided by their parents whenever they watch cartoons. There are things that a child must not watch especially when it is violence. Parents might say that the kids didn't intend to do something bad or it is not their intention to hurt someone. But because of cartoons, they do things that are not appropriate. I pity those kids who continue to hurt people with their violence. I think that they are not guided well by their parents. Parents should know what can be a positive or negative effect on their child.
"Give your children time to watch cartoons as it is the most common source for education, expose them with programs which are appropriate as per parental guidance." said by a psychology student, Amna Ejaz. Cartoons may be a source for education but is it essential? Especially when a child is exposed to violence? What do you think a parent must do for his child? Kids can watch cartoons but not too often. Discipline must be implemented.
Because of this article, I am more aware of what a child can do with violence. They may seem that they're good but you won't know if they have plans like killing someone or do something inappropriate. Parents need to keep an eye with their child's activities especially in school. It is not normal for a kid to fight with someone or even play with swords, guns, and knives. Children must be careful in every thing they do.
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