Children and the Media

Abstract

  The media environment surrounding children has been changing rapidly with the times, and the exposure of children to electronic visual media is becoming longer and occurring at a younger age. For children who are still growing and developing, the physical and mental effects of inappropriate media use are immeasurable, and specific problems such as disrupted life rhythms, lack of sleep, reduced visual function, adverse developmental effects, and cyberbullying have emerged. In addition, as internet gaming addiction has become a medical concern, prevention and treatment are now being considered. On the other hand, there are more and more situations in which media is incorporated into learning and daily life and used successfully, and coexistence with media has become a matter of course. Therefore, it is important to teach the children of this new era how to deal with the media in a good way.