I regret that I only know now: These 3 things seriously damage children’s brains, and parents must help their children quit.

Scientific research has found that when a child is 3-12 years old, his brain development will directly affect his future learning, emotional management, work and social abilities. Usually, the small details that we ignore are causing serious damage to children\’s brains. Parents must be vigilant about these three habits and help their children quit these \”invisible killers\”. They are all the most common habits, but there are always parents who don’t take it seriously, or are painfully entangled in knowing the truth but not taking action or verifying it. 011. Excessive use of electronic screens not only hurts the eyes, but also \”hurts the brain\”! Richard Feynman, winner of the Nobel Prize in Physics, had a strong curiosity since he was a child. He liked to dismantle radios at home and build models with building blocks. His parents never rushed to entertain him with TV or screens, but patiently accompanied him and guided him to explore the real world. This rich real-life interaction laid a solid foundation for Feynman\’s thinking and innovation. But modern children are often \”surrounded\” by electronic products – from mobile phones to tablets to TVs. These devices indeed make life more convenient, but they also deeply affect children\’s attention and brain development. Not only children, but adults are also trapped in the virtual world. Adults or children often use electronic products, especially short videos, which will make us \”stupid\”. The vocabulary of the entire discourse space of social platforms is too homogeneous and too limited. Watching countless short videos every day seems to expose a lot of content, but in fact it is a very repetitive popular corpus, which greatly compresses our daily vocabulary. The lack of language will make us stupid, because language is the faculty that constitutes thinking, and the boundaries of language are the boundaries of the world. A brain imaging study in the United States shows that children who are exposed to electronic screens for a long time will have gray matter in certain areas of the brain shrink, directly affecting memory and attention. As a result, children tend to become irritable, unfocused, and even lose control of their emotions. What should parents do? Set usage time: Children under 6 years old should not use screen for more than 1 hour per day. 7-12 years old, up to 2 hours a day. Create screen-free time: such as chatting together as a family during meals. Read a book together before bed to create a cozy atmosphere. Don’t end your bedtime with screen time! Alternative activities: Encourage children to get in touch with nature and exercise more. Or join some interest classes with strong hands-on skills, such as painting, puzzles, etc. 01 2. Irregular work and rest time Einstein once said: \”Genius is nothing more than a long sleep and a little talent.\” This master of physics paid great attention to sleep throughout his life. He even has a \”sleep formula\”: sleep 10 hours a day plus a lunch break. Adequate sleep not only made Einstein\’s thinking sharp, but also allowed him to remain efficient in the scientific research process. However, modern children are often overwhelmed by extracurricular classes and homework, and staying up late has become the norm. Many children also delay their bedtime because of playing mobile phones and games. Lack of regular work and rest will put children\’s brains into a state of long-term fatigue and affect their growth and development. Staying up late for a long time can damage the cerebral cortex, reduce memory and judgment, and even induce depression and anxiety. Children are listless during the day, have difficulty concentrating, and have low learning efficiency. Many parents may say that in the current education environment, children have to go toHow can I have enough time for my children to sleep well if I don’t get home until after 9 or 10 pm? In fact, everyone uses time differently. Think about it carefully. When you think you value time in a day, in reality, you may spend a lot of time fishing. If there are parents who use electronic screen recording, you can verify for yourself how much time you really spend productively on work or personal study and improvement? Ineffective time consumption is generally wasted on watching short videos, repeatedly opening various social platforms, browsing Moments, and watching short dramas. I once had this experience. When I was very addicted to mobile phones, I would open WeChat countless times a day, refresh it and there would be no new information, then exit again. After a while, I could not help but open it again. But when I force myself to only reply to messages at a fixed time every day, the effective use of time becomes much higher. I believe the same is true for children. The use of time depends on the size of time granularity. If both parents and children firmly believe that the child cannot go to bed early, then he must really not be able to go to bed early. Many times, when we don’t do something, it’s not because we can’t do it, but because our brain doesn’t pay enough attention to it, and our subconscious doesn’t think it’s important enough to do it. What should parents do? Establish a regular schedule: Ensure that young children sleep for 8-10 hours a day, especially falling asleep before 10 pm. For primary school students, parents should clarify their children\’s main line of learning and do not add extra tasks. In addition, they must improve their children\’s writing speed and practice calligraphy early. Start when there is no academic burden. Perseverance, writing fast can improve the speed of children\’s homework. For middle school and high school students, time is uncontrollable by parents. Before their children go to middle school, parents can guide their children to learn time management methods, let them explore and experiment on their own, and include sleep as an important matter. Guide children to relax: avoid stimulating activities before going to bed, such as playing games or watching intense film and television content. Create a comfortable sleeping environment: A quiet room, appropriate lighting and comfortable bedding will make it easier for children to fall asleep. 013. Unhealthy eating habits There is a common misunderstanding that \”eat more and you will grow better\”, but the fact is that bad eating habits may affect children\’s brain development. Children in modern society are often attracted by \”snacks\” and \”fast food\”: milk tea, fried chicken, and potato chips have become daily meals. However, these high-sugar, high-fat, and low-nutrient foods can seriously affect the functional development of the brain. Excess sugar and trans fat can damage the hippocampus and inhibit memory and learning abilities. Children are prone to problems with concentration, irritability, or obesity. What should parents do? Healthy alternatives: Let your children eat more walnuts, blueberries, fish and other foods that are good for brain development. Reduce the intake of high-sugar snacks: Make it clear how many times a week your child can eat snacks, but be sure to keep them in moderation. The family makes progress together: the whole family adjusts the diet structure together, and does not set an example of \”only allowing the children to eat grass while you eat all kinds of stuff\”. A child\’s brain is like a fertile land. It needs sunlight, rain, dew and appropriate nutrients to give birth to towering trees. And we are the guardians of this land. Give up excessive screens, irregular schedules, and unhealthy eating, so that your childrenGrow up in a healthy environment. Their little progress is our greatest happiness. I hope every family can find their own education choice and gain their own bright future!