A new discussion about the potential impact of the popular children’s show, Cocomelon has sparked among parents. A recent study suggests that the show’s fast pace may impair children’s cognitive development. As a result of this study, parents question whether it’s wise to let their kids continue watching Cocomelon.
While the study does not originate from an accredited source, it aligns with concerns raised by a few other studies. Regardless of these claims’ strength, it’s crucial for parents to assess their child’s overall well-being and make informed decisions on entertainment choices like Cocomelon. Let’s take a look at what the new study claims and explore parents’ perspectives.
The new study on Cocomelon’s impact on kids
The study circulating on social media was shared by an Instagram account called @organicmamas, with over 106k followers, and has caught parents’ attention. The study argues that the show’s hyper-stimulating content could affect children’s developing brains.
This includes content like rapid scene transitions, fast camera movements, dancing subtitles, and wacky sound effects. It compares Cocomelon to a drug: the kids’ brains receive dopamine hits from the screen-time stimulation.
Furthermore, the study suggests that Cocomelon might cause neurotypical children to exhibit problems like dysregulation or inattention. These are more commonly associated with neurodivergent children, such as those with autism or ADHD.
What are parents saying about the Cocomelon study?
After learning about the study, some argue that previous generation’s children who grew up watching faster-paced cartoons did not necessarily develop behavioral issues. Parents compared today’s Cocomelon audience to people who watched Tom and Jerry as kids.
Begging parents to stop putting their kids in front of an iPad with cocomelon on it and actually be parents. https://t.co/Y7Gg9mVGRA
— T꩜R! (🎉 10/07 🎂) (@dinosori_) June 5, 2023
Other parents express skepticism about the study’s claims. There is no scientific evidence to prove that Cocomelon can directly harm children. Many factors contribute to a child’s development, and blaming a cartoon show is reductive.
According to parents, this includes factors like diet and food choices, which impact children’s well-being more than Cocomelon. Making sure kids don’t eat unhealthy food products is arguably more of a priority compared to watching a fast-paced cartoon.
Steps to make sure Cocomelon is safe for kids
It’s impractical for parents to abruptly deny kids from watching entertaining cartoon shows like Cocomelon. Striking a balance between screen time and productive activities is key to maintaining their mental health.
For first kid, we had a DUH moment. We would play cocomelon. Why? Because everyone else does and its for kids.
But you don’t have to. We stopped.
Kids listen to and appreciate classical music.
My kids 6 and 4 know more than I do as adult.
I am having to catch up with them.
— Cernovich (@Cernovich) May 30, 2023
As a parent, you can always put more effort into providing other stimuli for kids, show them educational content and guide them through non-screen activities. After all, shows like Cocomelon often give parents a much-needed break from raising their kids.
What is Cocomelon?
Cocomelon is an incredibly popular children’s animated show on YouTube, run by Moonburg Entertainment and Treasure Studio. With over 160 million subscribers and 158 billion views, Cocomelon is the world’s second-most viewed and subscribed channel after T-Series.
The channel is home to some blockbuster nursery rhymes such as Bath Song, Wheels on the Bus and Yes Yes Vegetables Song. Songs like Baby Shark have become a pop culture phenomenon and an online meme.
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