Child buried in the television, computer, or smartphone - already familiar to us the picture. And everywhere it attacks the information that can be both useful and destructive to the fragile psyche.
When protect children from this mediahaosa and when - to explain what is happening in the world, in fact? Psychologist YuliaPolivoda He gave recommendations on how to talk to children about the news.
The opening for the viewer
"It is difficult to determine the specific age at which children can watch TV on their own - says YuliaPolivoda. - This is especially true of news. It is necessary to take into account the availability of critical thinking and the ability to analyze the child. Ideally, this should be no earlier than 12 years, as teen may have to filter the information, and not to take anything for granted.
Before you sit down in front of the child screen, it is necessary to give input, it will now be watching, and along the way to explain that this real facts, and that - fiction writers. After all, he had just an association with a negative self. The plot of the violence can cause anxiety and fear - so strong that the little man would be afraid to leave the house. But there is a downside. Teens with latent aggression after such plots can try on the role of villains.
Of course, the child needs to explain that in life there are tragic events, which are so often spoken on TV. After all, for centuries we were all wondering what tickles your nerves. However, there is news and positive - on the cultural and social initiatives, charity, and so on.
In a word, it is necessary to balance the information and talk more with their children - frankly and to the point. "
Without rose-colored glasses
Parents can not avoid explanations of what is happening in the world. The best time for this - close to 14 years of age, when the son or daughter is already thinking about his place in society.
The main thing is to spell everything as clear, based on the facts, describing the background and the possible consequences. The child must understand that he is living in any society. Fully protect him from adult problems, and then just go and "let float freely" - is very dangerous. Parents are required to outline the guidelines not only about moral values of his son, but also to teach him to think critically. And watching television together, analyze and draw conclusions seen.
life is offline
Fabricated news often attract children's emotional flow. If you do not want the information trash scored the baby's head, until a certain age in the family should be something like censorship.
True, today's children have a life online and offline. But parents can teach them how to distinguish truth from fiction, the media in good standing of the sites with the "stuffing" and it will greatly facilitate the process of maturation.
In this case, the more filled with the real life of the child, the wider his circle of friends, where you can discuss everything and hear several points of view, the easier and better it will cope even with the false and negative information online.
