I Disagree With “control”
Today I read this post on Linked-In This little kid was climbing over barriers that the parents had set up. Now this kid could be the next Spiderman but instead, the person posting was suggesting the below.
“This is what happens when we expose our kids to too much media.
Watching characters like Superman in cartoons can inspire kids to imitate them, a situation known as observational learning in psychology.”
You can take your time and read the points below but I totally disagree with this message of control. As a society, we are already dumbing down individuals, especially kids. We have a cell phone for every kid that can hold one, and all they see is the damn screen before their faces.
No kid goes out to play and learn from their environment. They stay inside playing games. Yes, I love playing games too, I play COD, and Call of Duty Mobile. However, I also write, read, go outside, have life experiences and yes, I do enjoy playing the game.
DON’T Hold People Back.
The article suggests that we should control, hold back, and educate. Are you gonna educate a kid that can barely walk? Hell no, get them to climb a mountain so they know it is possible. Let them create and make things, run wild and free so they can be free thinkers before they enter the school system.
Our school system is in a terrible regurgitated state of so-called “education!
Imagine if all the brave and courageous minds of our time were told to be controlled rather than solve problems. We would have not gotten past the accidental discovery of fire! Here rub these sticks together until you see smoke, “say what bro?” yeah keep rubbing…
Say No To Creativity!
What are you stupid? Is this what you would tell your creative department? Would you want them to hold back and be afraid to speak their mind? Throw shit at the wall and see what sticks right? Damn, it pisses me off when people are told to stop or told that they can’t do something.
As for the kid in the picture and the video, I hope he overcomes every obstacle in his life. I assume he is a boy because he has a blue shirt… Yes, I assume it’s a boy and I don’t care what you think. Let that kid be free and encourage him as his parents are doing since I assume it was not the family dog shooting the video. Feel free to read the points below from the person posting that article on Linked In.
Their Guide: Guide your child to navigate media influences by following these steps:
👉 Open Communication – promote open discussion with your children about the media they consume.
👉 Media Literacy – help them understand the difference between fiction and reality in media.
👉 Positive Role Models – introduce them to a variety of positive role models in real life, such as family members, community leaders, or figures who exemplify desirable traits.
👉 Guided Viewing – supervise what they watch at all times and introduce educational content. Let them know why certain contents aren’t desirable.
👉 Engage in Real-Life Activities – encourage physical activities, like sports, and hobbies that channel energy and creativity in a positive manner.
👉 Set Limits – develop schedules for screen time to ensure a balance between media consumption and other activities.
👉 Role Modelling – be a positive role model by demonstrating empathy, kindness, and appropriate conflict resolution in your own behaviour.
