Study Suggests that the Rapid Pace of SpongeBob affect the Care
Generated a stir two weeks ago, researchers at the University of Virginia (USA.) With the results of a study of 60 children younger than 4 years suggesting that the bombing disorganized information can change their behavior. The research, published in the journal Pediatrics says that this overstimulation, often from early childhood programs as SpongeBob, whose content is developed fast rhythms, could result in hyperactivity, irritability, and would, gradually, his attention span and of learning. Experts insist that it is not prohibited for children to see how are you children’s series, but caution that is necessary to control the exposure time to the small screen and monitor the content they see. The same study found that children who watched educational programs for children slow rhythms (or were devoted to drawing) showed no such difficulties. Although previous research had linked the problem TV with long-term care, the new study ignited controversy by suggesting that these are seen immediately. The television said Carolina López occupational therapist, is aimed at the centers of the brain where stimuli are processed basic color, sounds, sensations and emotions. With this barrage of information, children do not make effort to keep their attention or process the information they receive, as their senses are hyperstimulated. In those with hyperactivity and attention difficulties, this excess of stimuli tends to generate a higher level of motor restlessness. Take it easy You have to be cautious with these results which publishes Pediatrics.According to Nickelodeon children’s channel, which broadcasts animated series, the study measured the children for whom care is not designed SpongeBob, because the program is aimed at children between 6 and 11 years, and were only evaluated under 4. The pediatric neurologist Alvaro Izquierdo considers it necessary to do more analysis to determine whether the loss of attention and difficulty solving problems are constant in children who watch the show, as the study says. For child and adolescent psychiatrist Jasmine Abrahim, not necessarily the speed of these programs affects the care. “Usually, children who are distracted are dispersed over more stimuli and who is inattentive is with or without TV.” Some experts are subjective but a caricature affect attention span. “Every child is different and a result like this should be evaluated, for example, whether it is healthy or a small one with traits of impulsivity,” suggests White neurologist Doris Rodriguez. But also note something else, as Dr. Izquierdo says: kids who are glued to the TV or the computer not only become passive, but have more difficulty at the motor. Look it does affect speed at a rapid pace nine minutes of an episode of an animated series can have on young children attention difficulties and learning disabilities. Conduct and encouragement “If you bomb the child’s brain so disorganized, it changes their behavior, if overstimulated, it can become hyperactive or irritable,” according to neurologist Alvaro Izquierdo. Watch with caution “should be evaluated much more these study results it is not known if those who saw ‘SpongeBob’ were precisely the group of the most inattentive,” says Jasmine Abrahim psychiatrist. A TV Experts recommend appropriate and supervised educational programs, ethical message, and moral, emotional, to convey tranquility and welfare. Also, showing the roles of a family where children socialize and respect adults. Series with a beginning, ending and final training purposes, indicates the White neurologist Doris Rodriguez. “TV is not recommended for children under 2 years because they need to develop thinking skills,” says neurologist Alvaro Izquierdo. From that age, he adds, may be permitted in very limited quantities. In children aged 4 or 5 years, no more than one or two hours daily. Ideally, kids need to watch TV with your parents, in a controlled and, in the case of larger, even after completion of their duties.