Studies have shown that parents who give their screaming children cell phones or tablets to calm them down make their tantrums worse.
Scientists have found that children aged 3 to 5 behave worse when their parents succumb to “first aid” on a regular basis.
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They said mothers and fathers should instead channel their children’s energies into physical activity or teach them acceptable ways to express their emotions.
Dr. Jenny Radesky of the University of Michigan, USA, said:
“Kids who don’t develop these skills are more likely to struggle when they’re stressed.”
A study of 422 children and 422 parents found that after 6 months they were “more emotionally reactive” and that when extreme emotions or mood swings occurred, children were more likely to be shown screens. was often
Experts said parents must teach their children how to deal with their emotions.
Dr. Radesky added:
