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Educational Videos And Your Child’s Development
By Jennifer Tarzian
There is much to be said about how much television is too much television for children. As parents
we are constantly reminded that our children should not be watching television at all. We hear about
the risks of Attention Deficit Disorder, overall disobedience, and many other terrible consequences. I
don’t disagree completely, but I do believe this topic needs to be discussed in greater detail.
I have a two year old son. I allow him to watch certain television shows and/or videos. Do I use the
television as a babysitter or some other form of replacement for my presence? Never. I choose these
programs carefully, ensuring that what they project is in accordance with what I want my son to learn. I
use the television shows as reinforcement for the tools and lessons I am already teaching him AND I
always watch his videos with him in order to help clarify or repeat words if necessary. Let me share
with you an example.
Ever since my son had the dexterity to be able to point to the different parts of his body, my husband
and I have been rehearsing the corresponding words for him to learn. Over and over and over we
repeat these words. We also use children’s books to share these same words. Throw in a couple
videos of kids singing “Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes” and you have a child who can put all these
images and words together. I am NOT saying that the video was the key ingredient that taught my son
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