"One of my clients had previously tried out for a dancing reality program. Child psychologist and parenting counsellor Riddhi Doshi patel, of Mumbai, shares her experience with india Herald. "The girl started creating an image of the body that every girl should have and, at the young age of 7, she used to put paper balls on her chest to show enhanced breasts which are not there in kids."
Nowadays, a lot of parents and people don't think it's bad for youngsters to do dance routines or sing along to lyrics that are obviously too mature for them. When such songs are played at home or parties, adults frequently ignore them and fail to consider their possible effects on young listeners.
It's important to realize that this informal exposure can have a significant impact on a child's perception of proper behavior and make it difficult to distinguish between things that are and aren't appropriate for their age.
According to patel, certain songs and music are not suitable for young listeners, particularly if they deal with themes of violence, drug use, sex, vulgarity, or undervaluing other people. Youngsters may begin to mimic those tunes even if they don't comprehend."
She goes on to say that as their cognitive abilities grow, kids will eventually begin to inquire about the diction in such songs.
Now, the worrying issue is that the knowledge and stimulation both at a young age are improper. If parents are unable to offer suitable responses, children may turn to friends or other people and may obtain wrong information.
It could cause behaviors or attitudes that they don't completely comprehend or that don't align with their developmental stage to become more commonplace.
"I find it disgusting when small children act up and make lewd gestures, yet adults find it endearing. It's not at all adorable. Even if the youngster isn't aware of it, it's negatively affecting their emotional development from an early age. patel continues, "I have frequently witnessed parents who wanted to act on stage but were unable to do so for a variety of reasons try to live out their ambitions via their children without realizing or considering whether it is suitable for their child's age.
Child psychologist reena Chopra, who founded Saarholisticwellness.com and is headquartered in Bhubaneswar, notes that as kids are very impressionable, music with mature themes might hurt how they see the world.
"Listening to such music can cause them to lose their emotional equilibrium, distort their perception of what is appropriate, and desensitize them to inappropriate content." It may also impair their capacity to discriminate between fact and fiction, which might affect how morally they develop "she informs us.
Shocking impact on a child's psychology
Depending on a child's developmental stage, personality, familial setting, and the frequency or intensity of exposure, the effects of improper material in music might differ.
"Repeated exposure to negative messages can affect self-esteem and body image," sumalatha Vasudeva goes on to explain.
In addition, Dr. Sarthak Dave states, "Mental health effects can include a decrease in focus and concentration, increased stress, pressure to conform to unrealistic societal norms, and emotional instability."
It's critical to recognize that youngsters lack the cognitive capacity to comprehend or absorb these topics, which might cause misunderstandings about morality, relationships, and sexuality.
They could lose their awareness of the seriousness of problems like violence, sexual exploitation, and drug misuse as a result of this exposure.
It is also advisable for parents to establish unambiguous limits. Establish parameters for what constitutes appropriate music and explain your decisions.
Next time you go to a child's birthday party and find a bunch of 8-10 year-olds dancing excitedly to songs like 'Aaj Ki Raat', 'Taras', and 'Oo Antava', how will you react?
• You're impressed with the youngsters' style and choreographic skills.
• You're shocked and wonder who gave the kids permission to dance to songs with such adult themes and imitate the suggestive movements.
If you selected choice number two, you probably have doubts about whether the circumstances are suitable. If you choose option number one, though, you may want to give it some thought.
Nowadays, a lot of parents and people don't think it's bad for youngsters to do dance routines or sing along to lyrics that are obviously too mature for them. When such songs are played at home or parties, adults frequently ignore them and fail to consider their possible effects on young listeners.
It's important to realize that this informal exposure can have a significant impact on a child's perception of proper behavior and make it difficult to distinguish between things that are and aren't appropriate for their age.
According to patel, certain songs and music are not suitable for young listeners, particularly if they deal with themes of violence, drug use, sex, vulgarity, or undervaluing other people. Youngsters may begin to mimic those tunes even if they don't comprehend."
She goes on to say that as their cognitive abilities grow, kids will eventually begin to inquire about the diction in such songs.
Now, the worrying issue is that the knowledge and stimulation both at a young age are improper. If parents are unable to offer suitable responses, children may turn to friends or other people and may obtain wrong information.
It could cause behaviors or attitudes that they don't completely comprehend or that don't align with their developmental stage to become more commonplace.
"I find it disgusting when small children act up and make lewd gestures, yet adults find it endearing. It's not at all adorable. Even if the youngster isn't aware of it, it's negatively affecting their emotional development from an early age. patel continues, "I have frequently witnessed parents who wanted to act on stage but were unable to do so for a variety of reasons try to live out their ambitions via their children without realizing or considering whether it is suitable for their child's age.
Child psychologist reena Chopra, who founded Saarholisticwellness.com and is headquartered in Bhubaneswar, notes that as kids are very impressionable, music with mature themes might hurt how they see the world.
"Listening to such music can cause them to lose their emotional equilibrium, distort their perception of what is appropriate, and desensitize them to inappropriate content." It may also impair their capacity to discriminate between fact and fiction, which might affect how morally they develop "she informs us.
Shocking impact on a child's psychology
Depending on a child's developmental stage, personality, familial setting, and the frequency or intensity of exposure, the effects of improper material in music might differ.
"Repeated exposure to negative messages can affect self-esteem and body image," sumalatha Vasudeva goes on to explain.
In addition, Dr. Sarthak Dave states, "Mental health effects can include a decrease in focus and concentration, increased stress, pressure to conform to unrealistic societal norms, and emotional instability."
It's critical to recognize that youngsters lack the cognitive capacity to comprehend or absorb these topics, which might cause misunderstandings about morality, relationships, and sexuality.
They could lose their awareness of the seriousness of problems like violence, sexual exploitation, and drug misuse as a result of this exposure.
It is also advisable for parents to establish unambiguous limits. Establish parameters for what constitutes appropriate music and explain your decisions.
Next time you go to a child's birthday party and find a bunch of 8-10 year-olds dancing excitedly to songs like 'Aaj Ki Raat', 'Taras', and 'Oo Antava', how will you react?
• You're impressed with the youngsters' style and choreographic skills.
• You're shocked and wonder who gave the kids permission to dance to songs with such adult themes and imitate the suggestive movements.
If you selected choice number two, you probably have doubts about whether the circumstances are suitable. If you choose option number one, though, you may want to give it some thought.
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