4 Reasons Why Children Under Five Should Not Watch In The Cinema

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JAKARTA - Cinema is one of the most popular entertainment places for many people. The parents are no exception. Like being reluctant to leave their children alone at home, parents often invite their children to watch movies together. Ironically, the age of the child is arguably not quite right for going to the cinema together.

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the right age for children to get to know the cinema screen is over five years. If done under age, unwanted effects can occur. Launching Very Well Family, Wednesday, July 13, here are reasons why you shouldn't take your toddler with you to the cinema.

Movie sound too loud

The loud noise from movies that are playing in theaters is one of the strongest reasons not to bring toddlers. The decibel level of sound in theaters has a volume exceeding 90 decibels. Although it can be enjoyed by parents, it is very dangerous for small children whose ears are still developing. Any sound above 85 decibels can damage hearing. For that, avoid taking your children to the cinema, OK?

Certain images may be harmful

When invited to go to the cinema, children will pay attention to the image of the film on the screen. Although the selection of films is in accordance with the age of the child, the music and atmosphere of the film itself can sometimes make the little one feel afraid. For the sake of mutual comfort, you should rearrange your little one's plans to visit the cinema.

Toddlers rarely sit quietly

Most of the children at this stage of development who are brought to the cinema, cannot sit still throughout the film. For example, they want to urinate into the toilet in the middle of a movie or noisy children who end up disturbing other viewers.

The immune system of children who are at risk of infection

In addition, the dark and cold atmosphere of the cinema can make children uncomfortable because they are not used to the same thing. Your child can easily catch the infection so bringing a toddler to a public place like the cinema can be risky.