The Benefits of Watching Cartoons!

Have you ever been sick on a Saturday morning as a child, and remember how the cartoons made you laugh? They made you feel better, even just for a moment, or at least got your mind off of whatever was ailing you at the time. Cartoons can really make you feel better, it's true! I am a firm believer that cartoons can soothe a sick child, make you glad when you are mad, and make you laugh when you are sad! I am proof, even today as an adult, when I am sick,or sad, even lonely, (my kids and I watched a TON of cartoons when my Husband was in Iraq for a year) there is nothing more better than watching a cartoon. "Laughter," they say; "Is The Best Medicine". It is a fact, that when people laugh our brains produce and release endorphins that cause us to feel better, both physically, and mentally! How awesome is that? Another good thing about cartoon is there is always a hero in them, and I ask, who doesn't love a hero, right? There's always a good moral to the story that even a child, 3 or 4 years old can understand! Cartoons can be especially good for children in the fact that Good always conquers evil, (HOORAY) and that there is always a lesson to be learned, and that happy endings CAN exist even today. How fabulous is that? I mean really? One more added bonus to cartoons are the wonderful songs! I do believe Walt Disney has the most beautiful songs, and instrumentals that touch our hearts and minds, as well as our lives! Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying for a happy child to park him in front of the TV 24/7 watching cartoons, ok? I believe children and their time watching TV should be monitored and limited by the adult, too much of a good thing isn't always good! Some of my fondest memories I can recall are from watching Dumbo, Sleeping Beauty, Peter Pan, Cinderella, The Sword In The Stone, Snow White, the list goes on, and on, and how wonderful the feeling is associated with watching them as a child! Makes me smile just thinking about it! The very first cartoon I seen at the theater was Lady and The Tramp, I was in kindergarten, my sister and her boyfriend took us to the local drive in to see it, it was so cool! I would have to say my favorite Saturday morning cartoon was Warner Brothers Looney Toons, and my favorite cartoon movies would have to be Walt Disneys. I rent and buy alot of cartoons, you can always count on cartoons to make everyone happy, no matter the diffenrences in tatse of movies, it something the whole family can come together and watch! They aren't violent, offensive, most usually don't cuss, don't show blood and guts, no nudity,or awkward things to have to explain to your child (know what I mean?)! I suggest to make a family night, get everyone together, no matter what age, and rent or buy the latest cartoon to hit the shelves, the new releases come out on Tuesdays, the first week they are out is the best time to purchase them, as they increase in price the week after. Have fun, enjoy, eat popcorn, snuggle on the couch, put your kids on your lap, kiss your spouse, and settle in for a good cartoon!

Watching cartoons can be harmful. Do you agree?

Almost every child develops a natural attraction to cartoons. Even some adults find it difficult to lose their taste for them. Yet, do cartoons cause more harm than good?

The answer to the above question depends on which cartoons one watches. One major concern of parents is that some popular cartoons, like the Transformers, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Superman all promote violence. Several cases have been reported of children who jumped to their death while trying to emulate Superman. However, some argue that the cartoons impart good moral values because the good guys always win. This illustrates how good triumphs over evil. However, about eighty per cent of the viewing time concentrates on glamorizing violence. As a result, children may think that problems can only be solved through physical force. In addition, many children neglect their studies and other activities when they get carried away watching too many cartoons. However, some cartoons can be rather entertaining and are not harmful at all. Many cartoons are rather humorous too. These are especially enjoyed by adults who find them very entertaining after a hard days work. such cartoons help to cultivate the priceless gift of humor. They also help one to be more optimistic, relaxed and cheerful. Therefore, not all cartoons are harmful. In fact, many children who watch violent cartoons do not necessarily become violent. This is because they know how to separate reality from fantasy.

Introduction: Effects of Cartoons on Children

Children have become much more interested in cartoons over many years and it has become a primary action to some lives. Typically, children begin watching cartoons on television at an early age of six months, and by the age two or three children become enthusiastic viewers. This has become a problem because too many children are watching too much television and the shows that they are watching (even if they are cartoons) have become violent and addictive. The marketing of cartoons has become overpowering in the United States and so has the subliminal messaging. The marketing is targeted toward the children to cause them to want to view the cartoons on a regular basis, but the subliminal messaging is for the adults to target them into enjoying the cartoons. This is unfortunate because children watch the cartoons on the television and they see material that is not appropriate for their age group. 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 of Childrens Cartoons By: Stevie Hossler Children have become much more interested in cartoons over many years and it has become a primary action to some lives. Typically, children begin watching cartoons on television at an early age of six months, and by the age two or three children become enthusiastic viewers. This has become a problem because too many children are watching too much television and the shows that they are watching (even if they are cartoons) have become violent and addictive. The marketing of cartoons has become overpowering in the United States and so has the subliminal messaging. The marketing is targeted toward the children to cause them to want to view the cartoons on a regular basis, but the subliminal messaging is for the adults to target them into enjoying the cartoons. This is unfortunate because children watch the cartoons on the television and they see material that is not appropriate for their age group. 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. This may seem like an awful lot of hours to attend school unless it is compared to the hours a child watches television, which is nearly 18,000 hours (from the time school is started to the time of graduation). This comparison is an outrage because of the amount of television that is watched by a child will have an effect on their brain, emotions and their sense to feel pain. In a 2000 report on adolescent violence, the U.S. Surgeon General David Satcher stated that more aggressive behavior in a young childs life is caused by frequently watched entertainment that incorporates violence in it. This has become a public health issue and because of the research findings; the American Psychological Association passed a resolution in February of 1985,informing broadcasters and the public about the dangers violence on the television has on children. Three major effects have been proven by psychological research caused by children seeing violence on television are that the child may become less sensitive to the pain and suffering of others; children who watch violence do not fear violence nor are they bothered by violence in general and the children are more likely to become aggressive or use harmful actions towards others. When we are born we have the capacity for motivation, experience, and training, and because of this our minds are very impressionable. Therefore, our brains development is a dynamic mix of nature and nurture, so it is important to choose a healthy environment for all children. This means cartoons with violence will be unhealthy for a child because in general, being interactive with any environment enhances the development of a successful brain. As a result, a tremendous amount of childhood involvement with electronic media can limit social interaction and may obstruct the development of a brains social systems.