We at Melody Lane would like to suggest that you help your child choose wisely the play venues they engage in during the holidays. Choose activities that stimulate creativity, communication and physical activity. We have a concern about the effect of exposure to violent electronic games and TV in early childhood. Many studies lead to the conclusion that this exposure can have a lasting negative effect on the behavior and minds of the very young. Here is one such study reported by the American Psychological Association in Psychology: Science in Action:: A 2010 review by psychologist Craig A. Anderson and others concluded that “the evidence strongly suggests that exposure to violent video games is a causal risk factor for increased aggressive behavior, aggressive cognition, and aggressive affect and for decreased empathy and prosocial behavior.” Anderson’s earlier research showed that playing violent video games can increase a person's aggressive thoughts, feelings and behavior both in laboratory settings and in daily life. "One major conclusion from this and other research on violent entertainment media is that content matters," says Anderson. (Anderson, C.A., Ihori, Nobuko, Bushman, B.J., Rothstein, H.R., Shibuya, A., Swing, E.L., Sakamoto, A., & Saleem, M. (2010). Violent Video Game Effects on Aggression, Empathy, and Prosocial Behavior in Eastern and Western Countries: A Meta-Analytic Review. Psychological Bulletin, Vo. 126, No. 2.)
We hope that your child's holiday will be filled with family, love and happy memories!
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