Parents on alert: Cocomelon endangers children!

Parents on alert: Cocomelon endangers children!

Warning of the risk of addiction from “Cocomelon”: The American emergency doctor Dr. Joe took to TikTok to issue a stark warning about the potential dangers of this popular children's show. According to Dr. Joe, the bright colors and rapid image changes used on young children could cause overstimulation. This leads to the little ones becoming addicted to the content of the show. The makers of “Cocomelon,” who have an impressive 189 million subscribers worldwide, consciously observe how children react to the program content and adapt the show accordingly. This strategy is intended to constantly hold children's attention, but according to Dr. Joe could cause long-term damage to the little one's brain. Parents are advised to replace screen time with activities such as free play and reading to minimize negative consequences, such as oe24.at reported.

Media pedagogical perspective

But not only Dr. Joe is sounding the alarm, media education experts also recommend that children's television consumption be strictly monitored. Television is generally not recommended for small children under the age of three as they can only grasp fragments of the content. For preschool children aged three and over, experts recommend limiting screen time to a maximum of 30 minutes a day and carefully selecting the content of the program parentknowledge.com highlights. The appropriate formats should be simply structured and non-violent in order not to overstimulate the child's development. It is particularly useful when programs address children's everyday questions, as this allows them to better understand what is familiar to them.

In summary, Dr. Joe and the media educators' recommendations boil down to one common denominator: children's media use should be monitored critically and their screen time should be strictly regulated in order to promote well-being and healthy development.