which are causing eating disorders and low self-esteem
2006-07-23 13:36:53 · 14 answers · asked by Shemicka C 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
Many parents in my circle have decided not to have TV in their house and, instead, do outdoors activities and extra-curricular activities with them. This is esteem-enhancing because a child receives the message that participating and team effort are important instead of being barraged with advertisement that says you are only good enough if you use a certain product or look a certain way. At home they have access to different types of educational toys, books and crafting materials, etc, that foster learning, creativity and literacy. An occasional DVD is fine, too.
2006-07-23 13:48:50 · answer #1 · answered by norsktjej1964 4 · 9⤊ 4⤋
advertising does not "cause" eating disorders
small children eat what you give them
older children still need your money to buy food, and have to take your direction in they food they get and eat
advertising does not "cause" low self esteem
it can develop ridiculous expectations that can lead to low self esteem
it doesn't take drastic action to save kids from adverstising (that stereotypes or other potentially harmful advertiseing) it takes the same action that parents have been called on to use for ever
* limit small children's access to undesireable things like the wrong television shows, advertising etc
* teach children true principles
*teach your children that they are of enormous worth and value
*show them unconditional love
parents have the responsibility and the capability
2006-07-23 14:24:44 · answer #2 · answered by enginerd 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not just advertising that is affecting the kids today. It is the music, movies, videos, games, sports everything has a little bit of responsibility in the shaping of children now days. But the biggest responsibility falls on the shoulders of the parents. No parent should relinquish responsibility of their children to anyone or anything. They should be one of the biggest factors in their child's life, they should not try to their child's best friend, but their mentor. If you don't want you child to drink or smoke, then don't you do it either, just remember children learn at a very young age, and if you wait till they are teens to try to instill values in them, you are to late.
2006-07-23 13:51:42 · answer #3 · answered by whatelks67 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't have any kids myself--just my stepson, and he's only 2--who would be affected by this, but I do have two sisters who are 5 and 6 years younger than I am. Advertisements are so much crap that it's insane. The best thing to do is tell the person that they are special in their own way. Praise the child's own accomplishments--this will encourage them to make more. Offer to help and wait for THEM to accept your help in their growth areas.
2006-07-23 13:41:24 · answer #4 · answered by Bachman-ette 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it has to be drastic. Parents set a good example and the children will follow. Teaching good eating and exercise habits are just as important as teaching them to look both ways before crossing the street. I think most parents are now paying attention.
2006-07-23 13:44:44 · answer #5 · answered by daljack -a girl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no way, it is the concept of 'you can't believe everything you see on TV' - which young children and adolescents dont understand but ultimately in the end they do and things turn out ok - also alot of kids won't copy 'everything they see on TV' - but stereotyping in the media is a part of socialisation and to some extent will undoubtedly affect children's development and identity - to lock them away from the world would simply mess them up more - in the end they will find themselves.
2006-07-23 13:41:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Baby, I do not have time for the dramatics, and I can tell you as for a mother with a Thirteen and Three year old the best policy is knowledge. You can only spread knowledge from talking. I began telling my sons about advertisements and their affluence's positive and negative when they were Three years old, and I have not stopped.
2006-07-23 13:42:30 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pat your children on the head as they eat. This will be as effective in raising self-esteem as the ads were in lowering it.
Also tell them, "We're not your real parents."
2006-07-23 13:44:45 · answer #8 · answered by Grist 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best action you can take is to explain it to them when they are exposed to it. You can't shield them from everything, so the best thing to do is to educate them. Knowledge is the best defense to a situation like that.
2006-07-23 13:39:32 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
sorry to break it to you- parents really cant do that unless they lock thier kids in a closet for hteir life. what happens happens- i understand you dont want ur kid going thru these things, but just because they see it doesntmean they'll do it
2006-07-23 13:38:44 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋