Does Sponge Bob really ruin a child’s attention span?
According to recent studies it does. Apparently there are two studies conducted on children ages two years and under which have confirmed this. I doubt these reports quite a bit and attribute their results to other factors such as: children picked for the study and each individual child’s preference for a particular show (ex: kids with short attention spans may be drawn to shows such as Sponge Bob). But despite my doubt, all parents have a duty to play with their kids, and expose them to educational lessons and trips. Parents need to exercise proper discipline and say no to the T.V. and yes to learning time! One scheduled learning activity each day will add up especially if you consistently return to do it again. Your child will begin to improve each time!
There is so much to do… say yes to a few of these activities for your little ones
Grow a plant
Go to the Library
Get a pet
Play a game of hopscotch
For those of us in Florida, go to the beach
Go swimming
Play dress up
Feed ducks
I thought the same re the study, that children with short attention span were drawn to that show. I believe (and see) that television in general causes short attention span, spacing out, lack of focus, and more. It's fun to get outside and garden with Rowan, and it's nice to have a helper :)
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