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Toddler Tantrum TV

Sugs73 January 30, 2021 16:19

Hi, has anyone noticed very strong emotions in a toddler watching tv? A character on a childrens cartoon has just got hurt. My son has yelled, clenched his fists and rammed his head very hard into the door. I feel awful about it and concerned about his poor little head and what this might mean in future for him. (His behaviour/emotions not the headache!) He has started banging his head on doors and radiators of late and gets very absorbed in programmes, crying when someone leaves the set/screen etc. (Inbox replies welcome)

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February 6, 2021 13:14

Montessori style suggests only allowing children under 5 to watch real-life shows as they find it hard before then to differentiate between reality and fantasy. I don't know much about it myself, but you might be interested in reading more about how montessori style works in this aspect to see if it might help?

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Safia February 11, 2021 08:39

I agree that programmes with real people - of the sort shown during the day - which are generally the ones made for children of this age are best. There are also animal documentaries made for general viewing which he might enjoy. It is an age where children’s imaginations really develop and the difference between fantasy and reality becomes blurred. Nightmares and other fears are common. Also I wouldn’t let him watch TV on his own if he gets over involved - sitting with him means you can talk to him about what is happening and get some idea of what his own understanding is and what is upsetting him. Looking at books together might be an alternative which is much less stimulating - or stimulating in a different way.

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