Blog 1- Alexa Ellen

After reading the University of Michigan’s article something that stuck out to me what how parents put their babies in from of the television to distract them. The article stated that most pediatricians say that parents should not do that, and i complexity agree. It is a fact that if a baby is not held after birth it can die. I think the first years of your life are crucial for the rest of you life. I think by talking, cuddling, singing, or reading to your baby will help them be loving and social adults. I can understand how television for a baby could have negative effects later on. In addition, this article mentions how television is now not only in your home, but available on phones, tablets and other devices, and i feel this is a problem. I am a server and many nights i take care of tables where all the children are watching shows on their iPads, and fully distracted. I think this is horrible for children’s social habits, and will grow up to be anti-social, or simply have a more difficult time caring on conversations with me. I do think that television shows for children can always be helpful and knowledgeable but for parents they should be aware to keep it in moderation.