Shahed Muhannad Alomari

Nowadays, screens are everywhere in our homes and kids watch cartoons every day. But cartoons are not just for fun. Children learn many things from them, like how to speak to others and how to act.

​Sometimes, there are bad habits in these cartoons. For example, in "Masha and the Bear", Masha is always making trouble, breaking things, and not listening to the bear. The bear just stays quiet and fixes her mistakes. When children watch this all the time, they think it is funny and normal to act like Masha. They start to copy her behavior at home with their families.

​I think the people who make these cartoons need to be careful. It is okay to make funny shows, but kids should also learn good things, like respect and helping others.

​Also, parents have a big job. We cannot just give the phone or TV to kids to keep them quiet. Parents need to sit with their kids, watch with them, and ask simple questions like: "Was Masha right here?" or "What should she do now?".

​Finally, governments and TV channels must check the shows before showing them to children. When parents and TV channels work together, we can protect our kids and teach them good values.


*Shahed Muhannad Alomari/ Applied English Student – Yarmouk University