Many of us blame the commercial advertising segments for exerting successful persuasive mesmeric tactics to keep us watching the TV screen, just in case the programme resumes! Most of us admit to our own weakness as well as the power of the commercials to which our children are also not immune.
However, our children are victims of commerce at whatever hour they watch TV. 'The box' is stealing the interests and mind power of our young ones in a manner that has a profound influence upon them and not always one that we would voluntarily choose for our children, or for that matter, for ourselves.
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We would hope that the messages that infants pick up from programmes that are prepared for their benefit. We trust that these will include the principles we espouse. We hope that they offer the types of encouragement that we endorse. We of course wish that the TV would co-operate to influence our children a positive manner and along lines that we wish as their parents and guides. Certainly there is considerable skill and integrity witnessed in the production of some of these entertaining infant's programmes. But to be sure, we would have to give them more viewing time ourselves before admitting we have to be prepared to make compromises.
Children as young as three need no encouragement to sit and watch a children's show and many enjoy the participation aspects when they can sing, clap hands and so on. The pictures and the sounds are sufficient to attract their attention upon the screen and the unreal images, rather than the focus upon the natural and real world around them. But the TV provides something so tantalizing, fascinating and mesmeric, then we can hardly blame a child for coming under its spell, as we all do, to some extent.
But what about an alternative type of learning that involves a craft such as helping with a simple task, playing with a pet and learning about the wonderful garden experiences on offer just out in the back yard?
What influence can be better than that of story telling and reading to a child at bedtime, or listening to their personal "news" and experiences of their day? We have the responsibility of offering an influence more powerful than school, friends and even TV; if we are prepared to give more of ourselves and not necessarily always much more of our time, to our children's upbringing.
We all hope that our own children will advance using our wisdom, care and upbringing as a springboard for greater things. From the commencement of their young lives until they mature enough go out into the world and create a life for themselves, our parental home provides the greatest and hopefully the most constructive, constant influence, if they indeed elect to value it. This doesn't seem to be always happening. As they begin to mature, the influence of their peers, and possibly their schoolteachers, is towards personal assertiveness and rebellion. Before they are mature enough they tend to throw away qualities, habits and many customs of cultural value including 'please', 'thank you' and other courtesies. These are not being replaced by better values and we witness deterioration in the Australian culture as our social customs, courtesies and refinements are eroded.
What are we going to do about it?
Perhaps it begins with some quality time between parents when they can, without interruption, discuss this most important mutual contribution to be offered to benefit their children. And maybe communication time between parents and children is unbalanced with one parent being more willing and outgoing than the other. Either mother or father may become the dominant influence, instead of a balanced measure from each.
Whilst it is not easy to give time to formulate and express ones thoughts and determinations regarding the influence one wishes to offer to the little ones in our care, it is imperative to make some conscious decisions before the time slips away, leaving all too much opportunity for regrets.
Would you ask child care providers, educators and TV producers of children's programmes to bring back "please", "thank you" and 'I'm sorry" and other universally known social courtesies?
In the meantime, give your children the care they deserve - your heart, mind, wisdom and your time and only sometimes let them enjoy that tantalizing TV!
Black Friday Graco TotBloc Pack 'N Play with Carry Bag, Bugs Quilt 2011 Deals
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Black Friday Graco TotBloc Pack 'N Play with Carry Bag, Bugs Quilt Feature
- Large and roomy 36" x 36" square play space for little one to play
- Sets up and folds in less than a minute for use anywhere and everywhere
- Durable frame weighs less than 25 pounds and airy mesh on all sides provide maximum ventilation
- Convenient carrying bag for no-fuss travel and storage
- Easy to clean
Black Friday Graco TotBloc Pack 'N Play with Carry Bag, Bugs Quilt Overview
Whether home or away, this Pack 'N Play Playard helps you give Baby a safe place to play. It has a strong, stable frame and airy mesh walls so Baby's comfortable and 4 interactive bug toys to keep him entertained. The roomy square design gives him plenty of play space to crawl, explore, and figure out what to do with all those developing muscles. It sets up and folds in less than a minute and comes with a handy carry bag, so you can easily bring it with you to your yard, the beach, Grandma's, or anywhere the day might take you.Black Friday Graco TotBloc Pack 'N Play with Carry Bag, Bugs Quilt Specifications
The first thing to note about Graco’s pack ‘n play is that it is larger than many playards. This colorful, mesh-sided pen unfolds to a 38" x 38" square, rather than the rectangular shape of most others on the market. While this equates to needing more space, it also means that baby is provided with a bigger (and sturdier) area to play in. The playard’s stability comes from a four-footed metal frame, which-along with the four corner feet-gives it eight points of contact with the ground. |
| The included bag makes storing and carrying easy. |
Baby will appreciate the extra space, the friendly bug motif, being able to see mom and dad through the soft mesh walls, and the four interactive toys-one on each side. There’s a sun with a mirror at its center, teaching baby self-awareness. The ladybug’s body houses a squeak toy. Show them how to beep it to teach ear, eye, and hand coordination. Both the bee and the butterfly have wings that "flap" inside the playpen-one set creates a rattling noise when moved, while the other makes a crinkling sound. Baby will enjoy the different sounds, textures, and stimulations the toys offer, while parents will enjoy not having to pick them up or losing them.
Care for the pack ’n play is easy: use a damp cloth or sponge with household soap to wipe vinyl, plastic, and metal parts; the bag can be machine washed and either line dried or tumbled on low. Should you need to replace the bag or floor pad, both are available for purchase separately.
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