2023-10-21 02:15:00
Saturday, October 21, 2023, 9:15 a.m.
Parents should avoid raising children with all kinds of screens, especially children under 2 years of age, as it may result in delayed development. and may have abnormal vision problems in the future
Nowadays, electronic media plays a huge role in everyone’s daily life. Regardless of the role played by adults or children, it is inevitable that these electronic media will affect children in both good and bad ways. And if you consume these things too much and inappropriately, it may have a negative effect on the health and development of the child. Electronic media comes in many forms, including television, radio, computers, tablets, mobile phones, video games, and many more. It may be electronic media that is intended for adults. or produced directly for children It is also more easily accessible in today’s world.
There has been a research study in Thailand that found that Adults tend to let their children watch television at an early age and spend a lot of time watching television. In addition, they often let their children watch television alone. Some parents still believe that watching television should help their children develop better and faster.
Dr. Atchara Nithipinyasakul Acting Director-General of the Department of Health said that on the 2nd Thursday of October The World Health Organization (World Health Organization, WHO) has designated World Sight Day (World Sight Day), which this year falls on October 12, 2023, in order to encourage populations around the world. There has been awareness of the campaign to prevent and restore blindness and low vision. Including other eye problems, the Department of Health is concerned regarding young children under 2 years of age because parents Parents often leave their children with technological media such as mobile phones, tablets, or watch television all day. In order to prevent the child from being stubborn, naughty, and crying, which will have negative consequences, especially regarding delayed development. Communication problems, including vision problems in the future
Dr. Atchara It went on to say: In the past, the Department of Health has driven the project for Thai children with good eyesight since 2016 by the Department of Health, Department of Medicine, Health Service System Development Committee (Service Plan), Eye Branch, Royal College of Ophthalmologists of Thailand. National Health Security Office Ministry of Education Department of Local Administration Promotion and Bangkok Set a goal for Grade 1 students to have their eyesight screened by the classroom teacher. and confirmed by public health officials If you suspect abnormal vision, you will be referred to a hospital where an ophthalmologist will examine you and receive glasses. Eye screening data in 2016 found that 11,000 Thai children had abnormal vision. In 2017, 8,687 Thai children were found to have abnormal vision. And in 2018, 9,976 children had abnormal vision, most of whom were nearsighted. and astigmatism
“Children from birth to 3 years are the most important age period. in learning Because a child’s brain is at its highest development, the surrounding environment will act as a stimulus to promote early brain development. If children are allowed to get too close to these media without setting a time to watch or choose the media, inappropriate It will have negative effects in many ways: 1) Communication, slow speech, unclear speech, lack of creativity, and staring at the screen for a long time will have a negative effect on the eyes, such as causing nearsightedness and dry eyes. Physically, it will be weak, easily tired, and lack of movement. Exercise as you should or it may result in being a lazy child. 3) Emotional aspect: unable to control emotions. Because children cannot differentiate between the world of the internet and reality, are easily irritated, impatient, do not know how to wait, children lack concentration, do not concentrate or intend to do any activity, and 4) behavior: they are aggressive, mischievous, short attention span, have autistic-like behavior, are stubborn, and resist a highly private world. The Department of Health therefore recommends limiting the time for using appropriate technological media. By children under 2 years of age, avoid using any type of screen media. (except for video chat) For children ages 2-5, limit screen time. It should not exceed 1 hour per day and you should choose a quality program or application that is appropriate for your age. Parents and guardians of children should avoid Using screen media to keep children calm or stop crying and turn to spend time building relationships together as a family Because children’s good development begins with small things that they learn together. Let your children play, learn, and embrace and show love among each other as a family. To promote the better development of children,” Acting Director-General of the Department of Health finally said
Recommendations regarding appropriate electronic media
1. Parents should avoid all types of electronic media. Do not allow children to watch screens for children younger than 2 years. For children older than 2 years, limit the time to no more than 1 hour per day.
2. Parents should avoid electronic media that is inappropriate for children. Media with violent, offensive, or sexual content, etc.
3. Parents should choose media that is appropriate for their children. and created directly for children Including watching those media together with the child, explaining, giving advice, and recommending to the child at the same time with the use of those electronic media
4. If it is unavoidable Parents should set appropriate rules for receiving electronic media. There are time limits, place limits, etc.
5. Parents should be good examples in receiving electronic media. This is because parents are addicted to various electronic media. All of this results in decreased interest in children as well. In addition, if parents are working, they cannot play with children. You should find activities or toys for children to play with that do not use electronic media. By letting the child play nearby An area where parents work to ensure the safety of their children.
6. The home environment should be arranged appropriately. For example, in your child’s bedroom, there should not be any electronic media. To reduce the opportunity to access those media
Don’t forget that age-appropriate play activities without electronic media are still the most important thing that helps your child develop well. appropriate behavior good health and a strong relationship with parents
Information: Department of Health
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