Our eldest daughter is 6 years outdated, and has been asking about having a TV in her room, as a result of “all her pals have one” for ages now. We’ve had many a dialogue of when ought to a toddler have a TV of their bed room, however it’s by no means gotten any additional…till the tip of the summer season holidays! I need to say she did put up a very good case of why she would have one. I believe we’ve acquired a future politician on our palms!
However what do you assume? When ought to youngsters have a TV of their bed room?
Youngsters love watching TV. Each my ladies are obsessive about cartoons like Bluey, Ricky Zoom, My Magic Pet Morphle, Peppa Pig and never forgetting Lucas the Spider! I believe after a loopy day in school or in the event that they wish to sit back on the weekends, watching TV is stress-free for them!
Details and Figures
I’ve been studying up on some info and figures from reliant who’ve surveyed greater than 600 dad and mom asking them about their little one’s TV tendencies. Listed below are a few of the solutions that I’ve discovered intriguing.
33% of fogeys who have been requested at what age they gave their little one a TV for his or her room mentioned they have been between the ages of 4 and seven. I’m a little bit shocked that a few of the solutions given have been at 4 years outdated! That appears far too younger for me. 21.6% of fogeys mentioned from 7 to 11 years and surprisingly 19.1% mentioned they haven’t given their little one a TV for his or her room.
When did your little one begin asking for a TV of their room?
500 responders mentioned their little one desires a TV of their bed room, however when did they begin to ask?
- They haven’t but – 6.1%
- 3 and beneath – 23.1%
- 4-7 years – Toddler faculty age – 45.8%
- 7-11 years – junior faculty age – 17.5%
- 11+ highschool age – 3.1%
45.8% of fogeys mentioned that the age between 4 to 7 was when their little one begin asking for a TV, which is correct for us as L is 6 years outdated. Has your little one requested you but? Do you could have a solution in thoughts of what you’d say to them?
TV and Communication for Kids
If you’re a daily reader of our weblog or in case you observe us on Instagram, you’ll know that our youngest daughter, Dottie is autistic. She is predominantly non-verbal, however over the previous few months, particularly since beginning faculty, she is starting to talk extra phrases. Her SALT urged letting her watch as lots of her favorite reveals as potential to assist her be taught to speak.
She watches fairly a couple of hours of TV per week which helps her to manage herself after a loud day in school in addition to be taught from her favorite reveals. Watching age-appropriate TV Reveals might help a toddler join with their pals. I’ve seen Dottie watching her reveals, particularly Peppa Pig after which straight after going as much as her sister and making an attempt to get her to re-enact what she has simply seen on the TV.
Our ideas
At 4 years outdated Dottie isn’t prepared for a TV in her room, she has greater care wants than a toddler of the identical age, so we’re blissful for her to make use of the lounge TV for her reveals. However L at 6 years outdated is at an acceptable age we really feel that may profit from one in her personal room. Additionally, I believe there’s solely a lot Peppa Pig she will be able to stand watching together with her sister!
No matter you determine to your personal little one, all the time bear in mind to do what’s best for you.
This publish is along with Reliant Direct however all ideas are my very own.
