Just like secondhand smoking, 'Passive TV' could also affect the language development making it difficult for children to cope in school, according to experts.
Bubble-Blowing Infants may Learn Language Skills Faster
Infants capable of performing complex mouth movements like blowing bubbles and licking their lips are more likely to pick up language quickly
Infants capable of performing complex mouth movements like blowing bubbles and licking their lips are more likely to pick up language quickly
"When parents are watching their own programmes, this is 'background media' for their children,'" the Daily Mail quoted the report as stating.
"It distracts the parent and decreases parent-child interaction. Its presence may also interfere with a young child's learning from play," it added.
TV Does Not Have Any Influence Over Child's Cognitive Development
A longitudinal study of infants from birth to age 3 showed TV viewing before the age of 2 does not improve a child's language and visual motor skills.
A longitudinal study of infants from birth to age 3 showed TV viewing before the age of 2 does not improve a child's language and visual motor skills.
Experts suggested that so-called 'unstructured' free playtime is more valuable for the developing brain than electronic media.
Advertisement
Traditional English Words Being Forgotten Thanks to 'Text-Speak'
A new survey has found that traditional English words are dying out with the increasing popularity of text speak.
A new survey has found that traditional English words are dying out with the increasing popularity of text speak.
Source-ANI
Most Pediatricians Do Not Hire Professional Interpreters for Bilingual Patients
Seventy percent of pediatricians rely on patients' family members rather than interpreters to provide language services
Seventy percent of pediatricians rely on patients' family members rather than interpreters to provide language services
