12/18/2021
PARENTS SHOULD BE WARNING WITH GAMES THAT PLAY SOUND
Currently, many parents are letting their children use toys that emit electronic sounds such as trumpets, lutes, drums, etc., thinking that these sounds will make their children feel excited. However, the fact that video games emit loud and continuous sounds has many potential harms for children without parents knowing.
Sound that is too loud has the potential to affect a child's hearing. Toys with a volume greater than 75dB have affected the hearing of young children, which is more serious when children put them close to their ears. The use of repetitive sound toys also makes children limit interaction with the surrounding environment, lose focus without paying attention to what parents say. Children who regularly use electronic sounding toys will tend to lose interaction and interest in natural sounds, leading to underdeveloped brains. Parents should not let their children play with these harmful toys because they are too busy.
So how can children be exposed to sounds safely and develop hearing?
According to scientific studies, from 0 to 6 years old, children begin to develop their senses, including hearing, which greatly affects children's thinking about language. Children will begin to perceive the sounds around them and imitate them, so it is very important to expose them to the right sounds at this stage. Instead of using electronic audio games, parents can use the following items.
🔹 All kinds of musical instruments emit natural and lively sounds to help stimulate children's brains to absorb more and help children begin to get acquainted with and love music.
Parents who often read poetry or sing to their children are also a way for children to feel the sounds around them and increase the emotional connection between children and parents.
🔹 Audio books are also an interesting option that parents can apply. The sounds that simulate natural life and interesting stories will surely make children enjoy and learn many useful lessons.
Parents are exposing their children to sound in any way, please share!
