#1 effects of cartoons

Ever wondered what are the effects of cartoons? Especially to children. Usually children, become enthusiastic viewers at a young age. Not that it's bad since it develops creativity and imagination. But too much cartoons could be a problem? Does it really affect the childs' way of thinking?

While searching for cartoons and it's effects I read that cartoons does in fact have a effect on the mental and emotional being of a child.

 I came across an article on bgsu.edu http://www.bgsu.edu/departments/tcom/faculty/ha/tcom103fall2004/gp9/. It mostly covers what my intentions are and I find it very informative. It's titled: Mental and Psychological Effects of Children’s Cartoons by Stevie Hossler. Which states:

''The Children who watch too much cartoons on television are more likely to have mental and emotional problems, along with brain and eye injuries and unexpectedly the risk of a physical problem increases. Mental and Psychological Effects on Children who Watch Cartoons From the time children start school to the time that they graduate they are averaged to spend around 13,000 hours in school.''

In which under the childs' defense SCHOOL IS BORING. Of course we have to learn, but by just spending all our time on it is in fact a waste. Especially topics that we won't really use in life. But that doesn't excuse cartoons. Which also, too much is bad. But by just focusing on one side doesn't solve anything. It is possible that cartoons could make children lazy and uninterested in school. But not all cartoons are educational. Even some are extremely violent and  stupid. Children could copy their actions. Even though some people say that they won't. But there is a possibility that they could and they would. What if, the cartoon had a  hidden meaning? like something sexual. The child could mimic the action until he/she grows up and ruin their image or do something offensive. 

 But it will also depend on the child. Are the parents strict? and is the child mature enough to understand what is good and bad. Yes, a child won't exactly know what's the difference between good and bad. But enough to understand that not everything is all fun and games.

For more detailed information just visit http://www.bgsu.edu/departments/tcom/faculty/ha/tcom103fall2004/gp9/ .