After attending a regional cluster in Christchurch, a programme brought up the issue of children watching inappropriate DVD’s or playing inappropriate games while at home and then using the language or acting out these unruly behaviours at their programme.
Children practice the violent acts on others frightening or hurting one another. The other children attending the programme are then subject to inappropriate behaviours and attitudes beyond their years.
We talked about educating parents and giving them advice on what the effects of these games and movies have on children. Studies have shown that watching intense emotions in movies and games can leave a long lasting impact on one’s mind. In some games the character must become more violent to win, what is this teaching our children?
Games can confuse children between reality and fantasy, they do not know where to draw the line. Being aware of what types of games children are playing and what types of movies they are watching, especially what they are viewing on the internet. Be aware the titles are not always what they seem. It can help by setting boundaries, plus having the computer positioned in a main room of the house. By doing this they are less likely to explore what they are not supposed to be viewing.
A suggestion for programmes was to promote the use of age appropriate games only, or have a total ban on electronic hand held games within their programme time.
By providing and promoting the other wonderful and exciting opportunities that children can have and be a part of, they will soon forget their games well until they leave the venue anyway.
Amanda
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