Larry Mitnaul, an American psychiatrist and father of six children, reveals some mistakes that should not be made in education on his TikTok and Instagram pages.
“Putting limits on a child is difficult, but having a child without a framework is even more difficult.” These are the words of American psychiatrist Larry Mitnaul. To help parents create a healthy learning environment, this father of six took to TikTok on July 28 to reveal five mistakes that should not be made in education. He explains why in a few short videos that have also been shared on the site TikTok: and Instagram over the summer and passed by the site Parents in the December 13 article.
In the video, what are the effects of screens on children’s brains?
Let your child have a phone
The psychiatrist is without complaint, ideally it would be better to keep the smartphone away from the child as long as possible. The doctor does not specify the threshold from which the child could use the smartphone. According to Larry Mitnaul, the tool is one of the biggest contaminants of communication between a child and the rest of his family. He adds: “In our modern society, when an argument starts, the child will go to his room and look for support on social networks to confirm how guilty his mother or brother is,” he warns. prevents conflict resolution. In addition, the psychiatrist continues, the phone “steals” the child’s time, energy and curiosity.
Let her go to a slumber party
Here the psychiatrist talks about groups of children of the same age to play or talk late into the night, he says in another video. Fertile soil to disturb children, according to him. When a group of kids get together for activities they’re not used to, “it gives rise to certain impulses that don’t exist under adult supervision,” he warns. In order to protect young people’s relationships and parent-child relationships, the doctor recommends organizing these gatherings at a different time of the day, in the presence of the parent.
Put a TV in your bedroom
A TV screen in the bedroom will prevent a strong bond between parent and child, according to Larry Mitnaul. “Our screen time should be shared with the family, it’s a way to connect and bond so that the family is united and strong throughout life,” he testifies in the video. If the child’s “fun” moments are spent only in his room, the doctor believes that the parent is sending the following message: “You have to be away from me to have fun.”
Moreover, and what he sees in his practice, the psychiatrist reminds that television is one of the primary causes of poor quality sleep in children. He also decries the lack of reliable parental controls, which can allow children to access inappropriate content.
Avoid household chores
“It is important that the child has chores and responsibilities at home, asserts Dr. Mitnaul. At the age of 2, 3, 4, we can already encourage them to participate in certain activities.” This helps them feel included in the family, boosts their self-confidence and trains them for future responsibilities, she says.
Talking badly about a partner in front of a child
The last advice of a psychiatrist. Never speak negatively about your partner in front of the child to teach him respect. “To set an example for him, we need to protect our spouse from negative comments, whether he is at home or not,” she advises. This will not allow the child to damage the image he has about the family, he concludes.
In the video: a qi qong session with the children of Barbotin kindergarten
Source: Le Figaro
