Impact of Cartoons on Children Mind & Development : Friend or Foe?

Impact of Cartoons on Children Mind & Development : Friend or Foe?
Published at : 27 Jan 2024, 7:45 AM IST
Updated at : 27 Jan 2024, 3:25 PM IST

Unveiling the Nuances of Cartoons: A Comprehensive Exploration of Their Impact on Children’s Development

Cartoons are a distinctive part of childhood memories since they amuse and shape a child’s mentality. Cartoons’ effects on children’s cognitive and emotional development are fascinating and concerning, prompting issues about whether they are friends, fostering young brains, or adversaries, posing possible risks. This study examines the complicated interaction between cartoons and children and their effects on development. Are cartoons creating a generation of inquiring and innovative brains, or are there risks? Join us as we explore how cartoons affect children’s brains and development.

Impact Of Cartoons On Children Mind & Development
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Impact on Behavior

Unpacking the Layers According to Robinson and Shaw’s (2008) research, cartoons serve as effective tools for children to grasp complex ideas, enhancing working memory and stimulating visual learning. This influence can be so potent that it sometimes surpasses the impact of immediate family or surroundings. To illustrate, Disney movies seamlessly blend entertainment with life lessons on love, friendship, and morality. A study conducted by the College of Graduate Social Work at the University of Houston indicates that discussing these themes significantly contributes to a child’s cognitive and behavioural development.

Language Development

The Linguistic Tapestry of Cartoons The pivotal role of cartoons in language development becomes evident when examining the linguistic prowess of the “Spacetoon” generation. Channels like Spacetoon and ART for Children, with appropriately dubbed cartoons, have contributed to an entire generation fluent in Arabic. This linguistic impact is a testament to the significant role cartoons play in shaping language skills among children.

Importance for Children

A Multisensory Learning Experience Cartoons, acting as engaging tools for communication, cater to a child’s mental and physical growth through sensory experiences. The interplay of colours, a key external factor, not only stimulates emotions but also aids in conveying complex information that might be challenging to explain otherwise. The colourful visuals provide a rich world of symbols that enhance children’s understanding of various values and concepts.

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Role in Developing Personality

Shaping Values and Morals The content of cartoons plays a decisive role in shaping a child’s personality. Positive examples abound, with some cartoons instilling values of friendship and hard work. However, there is a cautionary note – the type of cartoon matters. Some may inadvertently promote negative habits or violence, emphasizing the importance of parental guidance in choosing appropriate content aligned with desired values.

Positive Effects on Growth

Navigating the Landscape of Cartoons contributes significantly to various facets of a child’s growth. Statistical insights reveal that 78% of children experience psychological effects after watching cartoons, showcasing the profound impact on their cognitive processes. Moreover, 70% of children undergo language changes, reflecting the influential role of cartoons in shaping linguistic skills and behaviour. The positive effects encompass early learning assistance, cognitive development, language improvement, creativity boost, and cultural awareness.

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Pros and Cons

Striking a Delicate Balance The intricate dance between the positive and negative effects of cartoons is evident. While they offer early learning assistance, cognitive development, and cultural insights, there is the potential for exposure to violence, stereotyping, and a sedentary lifestyle. The delicate balance between these pros and cons emphasizes the need for thoughtful curation of cartoon content for children.

Pros: Unveiling Educational Tapestry

  1. Early Learning Assistance:
    • Cartoons serve as engaging educational tools, offering early learning assistance by making shapes, numbers, and colours enjoyable and interactive for children.
  2. Cognitive Development:
    • Animated cartoons contribute to cognitive development, fostering logic, reasoning, and visual and auditory processing. These become crucial building blocks for a child’s cognitive skills.
  3. Cultural Insights:
    • Diverse-themed cartoons provide valuable cultural insights, introducing children to various customs and traditions, and cultivating an early appreciation for global diversity.

Cons: Navigating Potential Challenges

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How Animation Affects Children’s Brains ?

A Deeper Dive Delving into the realm of animation, statistics become key in understanding its impact on children’s brains. Recent studies indicate that animation videos stimulate the growth of new neurons by three times and enhance memory by up to 65%. These profound effects are rooted in animation’s ability to promote problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and personal growth, all while engaging multiple senses.

Final Notes

Navigating the Cartoon Landscape In conclusion, the impact of cartoons on a child’s psychology and behaviour is a nuanced interplay of positive and negative influences. Parents and guardians must be vigilant curators of content, ensuring that the cartoons align with desired values and contribute positively to a child’s holistic development. The statistics, examples, and detailed exploration provided here aim to guide a more informed and responsible approach to children’s entertainment choices.

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VITEEE 2025 Registration On Till 7 April 2025: All Details Provided Here

VITEEE 2025 Registration On Till 7 April 2025: All Details Provided Here
Published at : 4 Apr 2025, 9:50 AM IST
Updated at : 4 Apr 2025, 9:50 AM IST

VITEEE 2025 Registration is on till 7 April 2025 at ‘https://viteee.vit.ac.in/’ The application submission process began on 4 November 2024. 

The last date for VITEEE 2025 registration was 31 March 2025 earlier, now it has been extended to 7 April 2025.

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Those interested in studying graduation in engineering –  BTech in VIT (Vellore Institute of Technology) can aim for VITEEE 2025 registration which is nothing applying for the exam.

VITEEE 2025 Registration

Candidates who have passed plus two in science stream can take up VITEEE 2025 registration and the exam will be conducted from 21 to 27 April  2025 tentatively.

Students can regularly visit the official website for the exam with the help of URL mentioned above to obtain information and updates.

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Courses and campuses

Students can take up VITEEE 2025 registration and appear for the exam and pass it with required qualifying marks to be eligible for the counselling to gain admission into engineering courses offered in VIT.

Academic programs in engineering graduation are offered across the institution’s campuses located in Vellore, Chennai, Andhra Pradesh, Bhopal and Mauritius.

VITEEE 2025 Registration Eligibility?

VITEEE 2025 registration eligibility criteria is that applicants must have completed 12 years of schooling with Physics, Chemistry, and either Mathematics, Biology, or Biotechnology as mandatory subjects.

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They should have passed plus two from a recognized educational institution in science stream with subjects as maths, physics and chemistry with 55 percent pass marks at the minimum.

Those aiming for biotechnology or biology oriented engineering courses, have to pass plus two with biology/biotechnology, physics and chemistry as subjects to be eligible for VITEEE 2025 registration.

Students must ensure that they are fulfilling all the required VITEEE 2025 registration eligibility criteria before taking up VITEEE 2025 registration to avoid rejections at a later stage.

 With a limited window for applications, interested students are encouraged to register promptly and prepare for this competitive exam.

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VITEEE 2025 Registration

VITEEE 2025 registration process is mentioned below for the sake of the students:

  1. Type the URL mentioned above in the browser and submit it to allow the website to download
  2. Once the webpage is ready, candidates can know all the information about the exam.
  3. After knowing about the exam, candidates can provide details like their name, age, email and other details and press Signup button to create an account.
  4. After creating an account, candidates can come up to the same webpage with URL ‘https://viteee.vit.ac.in/’ and press Login button to enter and commence VITEEE 2025 registration process.

VITEEE 2025 registration Link is here

VITEEE 2025 Registration Fees

VITEEE 2025 registration fee is Rs 1350, they must pay this while applying for the exam. The application form can be submitted after paying the VITEEE 2025 registration fee.

Admit card

Candidates who have completed their VITEEE 2025 registration alone can download the admit card for appearing for the exam. The process to download the admit card is mentioned below for the sake of the students:

  1. Type the URL ‘https://viteee.vit.ac.in/’ in the browser and allow the webpage to download.
  2. Once the webpage is ready, candidates have to click the link for admit card.
  3. Clicking the link will likely open another webpage.
  4. When another webpage opens, candidates can enter their application number and other information to obtain the hall ticket.
  5. Once the hall ticket is visible, candidates can download it and take a printout.
Point to remember

Candidates looking towards appearing for the exam at a test center have to download the admit card, those choosing to appear through remote proctored mode (if available) may not need to download the hall ticket, they can book the slot and appear for the test from anywhere.

Students can visit the official website to obtain information about the availability of option to take up the exam in remote proctored mode.

After VITEEE 2025 registration

Students have to appear for the exam and pass it with required qualifying marks to be eligible for participating in the counselling process.

Counselling is where the candidates can choose the course and college to study it. Selection will be done likely on the basis of performance in VITEEE, performance in qualifying exam, availability of seats, existing demand for various courses.

Those who get the seat can convey their acceptance and pay the fees and join the institution for classes.

VITEEE 2025 Registration

VIT has released the VITEEE 2025 exam pattern. More details about this are available on the official website also which is mentioned above.

For quicker glance, the exam pattern for VITEEE 2025 is mentioned below.

VITEEE for B.E/B.Tech programs will have a total of 125 questions constituting 125 marks. The no. of questions is given as Mathematics/Biology-40 questions, Physics-35 questions, Chemistry-35 questions, Aptitude-10 questions and English-5 questions.

Vellore Institute of Technology will conduct VITEEE 2025 exam for 2 hours and 30 minutes duration.

All the questions shall be multiple choice type; each correct answer shall have one mark and there is no negative marking for incorrect ones. 

Candidates who are wishing to take up science oriented courses have to attempt questions related to maths, physics and chemistry.

Those keen on biology or biotechnology oriented engineering courses have to attempt questions from biology, physics and chemistry. English and Aptitude questions are compulsory along with maths/biology, physics and chemistry.

Such candidates will not get any chance to attend the counselling process. Out of the total 125 questions, the sections include mathematics/biology (40), physics (35), chemistry (35), aptitude (10), and English (5).

The paper will be in English language. The VITEEE Exam pattern for B.Tech. can be checked from the details given below: 

MPCEA

Subject No.of Questions
Mathematics 40
Physics 35
Chemistry 35
English 5
Aptitude 10

BPCEA

Subject No.of Questions
Biology 40
Physics 35
Chemistry 35
English 5
Aptitude 10

Exam Duration : 2 Hours and 30 Minutes

Post preparation

Candidates have to appear for VITEEE 2025 and then pass it with required qualifying marks to be eligible for the next phase of the admission process.

The phase after written exam is counselling, those who have passed the written exam with required qualifying marks can take part in the counselling where candidates get to choose the college and course they wish to study.

Counselling is usually conducted in more than one round, those who get a seat in the initial rounds can pay the fees and join the classes.

Students who don’t get a seat in the first round can try in the subsequent rounds. Selection of candidates will be done on criteria like performance in the qualifying exam, performance in the written test, availability of seats in each course, demand for each course, choice of the candidates.

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