What are the effects of too much watching of soap operas to a 4- year old kid?

too much soap operas are just something that could even help slowdown your kid's brain and memory function. i have heard tht for kids who are exposed much to the television kind of talks late, they tend to just not talk until about 2 to three years old. it is okay for them to listen to sounds, to music.. but not expose them to such with ultraviolet rays it can even help them gain eye grades and hinder their mental abilities to manifest at their young age. at 4, kids who love too much tv can hinder them studying or playing, or enjoying their childhood. they should be playing outside, running and burning calories and staying healthy. when they are glued to the television, most likely these kids are obese.

Well, I don't think anything good could come of someone so young watching so much overdone drama. At that young - I'm no sociologist - I'd be afraid that it might distort his view of reality. I know the TV I watch does that to me! :D

hi I really dont know but I would think that it would not be good fo a small child as they really would not understand some of the stuff and others maybe he would understand and get the wrong ideas. No I would think they would let him watch programs suitable for little kids like him instead, maybe they just dont realize it might not be good for him.

I found the same problem with my younger child.I find such kids taking interest in adult affairs from a young age.They appear mature but are missing out on the fun of growing up.My other kid is a bit mischievous and has been brought up on a diet of cartoons from a young age.The point is once they get used to soaps they spend their time indoors till they complete each soap.The soap doesn't end with one day so they have to look forward to the next episode.All in all a time consuming affair.

hi Saranggola, A child who has been exposed to such mature or adult contents like soap operas may give a psychological setback for him. This will give him many ideas that he can copy and might have applied it in real life. A child are in stage of many learning, confusions, self identity and copy image that whatever an adult perform, he may follow.. They are more on visualizations rather than understanding because they are in the process of knowing and gaining knowledge as well. That is the reason, why there are posted in any viewing needs as Parental Guidance or General Patronage to let the viewer be aware of the following contents been seen in the said category either soap operas, movies, or any contents that may give a negative implication to the viewers. The possible remedy for that is to talk to his grandparents and able to let them understand the possible effect it may bring to the child. Any child are innocent by nature and whatever they gain in their thoughts may also be considered understandable but if will be given proper guidance on correcting some thoughts he impersonate or follow.. Media has great influence especially in a child. That is why, there are many children stations, for them to watch for.. Also, able to tell directly to the child not to follow or impersonate such characters that will cause them harm. It is often natural that some adults, delivers the speaks that "child do not understand" but psychologically it has an emotional effect on them, and their views as they grow old and increases learning. The main problem of letting them watch some mature content, is the possibility they will adopt it in real life and it would be much harder to tackle when things had led to inflict other lives and social relations as well to other children and people.

I think we should take it seriously. My elder brother has a similar problem as you do. He has a 6-year old daughter. She used to go to the kindergarten at worksday. And after school,she singed,danced,writed and read the story. But recently,since she just watch too much soap operas,she does little sing and dance.

hiii there Saranggola Well its not just soap opera but siting at one place many hours a day is not good for kids.You see now a days many kids are overweight and its becasue they either sit infront of tv or computer and keep eating.For kids its very necessary to go out and play on play ground and make friends of their age.

Hi I think this sort of addition is not atall good for a 4 year young, even watching of cartoons needs to be limited, you can suggect the grandparents to stop this, i think while the grandparents watch, this boy watches with them.. Thank you so much for this nice discussion, cheers God bless you. Prof