Official Start Time: 3:00 p.m.
Date: 2/9/09
Official End Time: 3:30 p.m.
I think cartoons are a big part in child development in terms of mentality and persona. In many ways child development is based off the resources and environment they're exposed to. If you grew up in an abusive home where no one really believed in you, chances are you won't amount to much because of the lack of support. This however doesn't always hold true as many wish to not commit the same mistake their parents did and work hard to live a better life.
In terms of cartoons, I believe cartoons give children the creative capacity to be original. As a child, I always remembered watching cartoons after school (something that has since been eradicated from tv). Times were different back then, but what I remember most about cartoons was how they inspired me to come up with crazy games and elaborate stories (I was a bit of a nerd). Cartoons encourage children to be original and express ideas in an environment not confined by rules and regulations.
I also read a lot when I was little, but in my opinion its really up to the child and the foundation he/she is able to establish that will determine what kind of student he/she will be. For me, it was never enough to just watch the cartoon, but to recreate my own interpretation. I wasn't someone who always asked for helped; i was the kind of kid who rather figure it out on my own. More importantly, I was always reminded that I had to do well in school and be something in the future. School in my head was just a big game where I would gain points based off the grades I obtained.
Long story short, cartoons, video games, and other forms of media are an enriching experiencing to any child's development and its all about moderation. For every cartoon you watch, there should be a book being read. What you gain from that book (no matter what kind of book it is) is what add ons to the person you will be. Life in the 21st century has become confined but I still believe that we can embrace the "age old" traditions that got you and me to where we are today.
Sincerely, Hector Guzman
Date: 2/9/09
Official End Time: 3:30 p.m.
I think cartoons are a big part in child development in terms of mentality and persona. In many ways child development is based off the resources and environment they're exposed to. If you grew up in an abusive home where no one really believed in you, chances are you won't amount to much because of the lack of support. This however doesn't always hold true as many wish to not commit the same mistake their parents did and work hard to live a better life.
In terms of cartoons, I believe cartoons give children the creative capacity to be original. As a child, I always remembered watching cartoons after school (something that has since been eradicated from tv). Times were different back then, but what I remember most about cartoons was how they inspired me to come up with crazy games and elaborate stories (I was a bit of a nerd). Cartoons encourage children to be original and express ideas in an environment not confined by rules and regulations.
I also read a lot when I was little, but in my opinion its really up to the child and the foundation he/she is able to establish that will determine what kind of student he/she will be. For me, it was never enough to just watch the cartoon, but to recreate my own interpretation. I wasn't someone who always asked for helped; i was the kind of kid who rather figure it out on my own. More importantly, I was always reminded that I had to do well in school and be something in the future. School in my head was just a big game where I would gain points based off the grades I obtained.
Long story short, cartoons, video games, and other forms of media are an enriching experiencing to any child's development and its all about moderation. For every cartoon you watch, there should be a book being read. What you gain from that book (no matter what kind of book it is) is what add ons to the person you will be. Life in the 21st century has become confined but I still believe that we can embrace the "age old" traditions that got you and me to where we are today.
Sincerely, Hector Guzman
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