IDENTIFYING THE ROLE OF OVEREXPOSURE OF CARTOONS IN SPEECH DELAYS IN CHILDREN

Abstract

In this modern era, cartoons have become an integral source of entertainment for children. However, overexposure to screen watching animated videos may affect their developmental areas particularly speech and language acquisition. This study explores the relationship between overexposure to screen watching animated videos and speech delays in children especially aged from two to five. A sample of fifteen children taken from different families where overexposure to animated videos is common to come up with results. This research clearly shows how frequency and duration of viewing cartoons affect development of speech in pre-school children. This research makes an urgent call to parents and caregivers to control screen time of their children for their healthy speech development. This research aims to guide caregivers, teachers and parents to develop interactive sessions with children to promote balance screen use.