Hello all. I’m posting a link to a research summary which also has a link to the actual research paper. It talks about brain development in young children and “white matter.”
I’m not a scientist here. I’m not a neurologist or child behaviourist. I’m just a now nervous mom.
Yes, I was one of the moms out there that let her 1 year old watch tv. Above the recommended one hour a day? Yes. Guilty. And feeling very guilty. But what is done is done.
I wanted to ask from a neurological standpoint, to anyone who is qualified to answer or knows a thing or two about white matter and brain development:
As per the research paper, is the damage done reversible? If tv time is cut out, can the brain continue to develop and “catch up” on any short falls so to speak, due to prior tv watching? I’d never forgive myself if my little one had some kind of learning issues later on because I let her watch tv a little more than necessary. I plan to cut it out now for sure. But I’m anxious about any long term damage that cannot be undone.
I don’t want her to fall behind as this article claims is the likely outcome.
Comments? Perspective insights?
Here it is:
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I’m not a scientist here. I’m not a neurologist or child behaviourist. I’m just a now nervous mom.
Yes, I was one of the moms out there that let her 1 year old watch tv. Above the recommended one hour a day? Yes. Guilty. And feeling very guilty. But what is done is done.
I wanted to ask from a neurological standpoint, to anyone who is qualified to answer or knows a thing or two about white matter and brain development:
As per the research paper, is the damage done reversible? If tv time is cut out, can the brain continue to develop and “catch up” on any short falls so to speak, due to prior tv watching? I’d never forgive myself if my little one had some kind of learning issues later on because I let her watch tv a little more than necessary. I plan to cut it out now for sure. But I’m anxious about any long term damage that cannot be undone.
I don’t want her to fall behind as this article claims is the likely outcome.
Comments? Perspective insights?
Here it is:
Only registered and activated users can see links., Click Here To Register...
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