Not just a large, but a very large screen - the firstgoing to the movies can cause real enthusiasm for the child. And maybe turn into a real hell for you, and for neighbors in the cinema. But we are for the first option. Therefore, we learned how to prepare for such a responsible event.
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1. Better later
The burning question - at what age isfirst time to lead a child to the movies. Orientation is, first, the degree of restlessness of your child. After all, some children in two years are able to sit quietly on my mother's knees for an hour and a half, which is a cartoon. And some even in five years two minutes on the spot will not sit. Secondly, child psychologists believe that there is no need to hurry. - At home the child can watch TV, and at the same time freely walk around the apartment: go for a drink, sit down on a potty, take a break for some game. In the hall he will have to sit in one place, and for a three-year-old, for example, it is difficult, "explains the child psychologist Marina Bulygina. In addition, the expert advises to abandon the 3D format - visual effects can scare the child. - It is better to watch cartoons in the usual format and allow children's imagination itself to finish what is happening, - Marina Bulygina is sure. With psychologists and ophthalmologists agree - at an early age the child does not need to continuously watch the screen for more than 15 minutes. And the otolaryngologists warn against sharp noise, because the tympanic membrane of babies is not yet fully formed and is very sensitive. And together experts call the best age for a debut release - five years.
2. Theory of the cartoon
Before going to the cinema, introducechild with him in absentia. Tell us about where you will go - describe that interesting and mysterious place with soft armchairs, a large screen and a lot of boys and girls who will watch movies with you. Try to agree on how to behave in the hall - to speak in a whisper, try not to interfere with others and not stand up until the session is over. To be sure that you did not make a mistake in the choice of the cartoon, show the trailer to the baby. So you will understand exactly, interested in what is happening on the screen or not. And be sure to look at the age limits - the younger the child, the easier it should be the story line. For three-year-olds it is better to choose cartoons, where the characters are cute and funny animals, not witches or exotic monsters. Otherwise, it is possible that you will have to chase monsters out of the nursery or jump up at night, because the nightmares have nightmares.
3. Play the movie
Surprises are the last thing you need whenthe first hike in the cinema. Therefore, warn the child that the cinema will turn off the light and turn dark, and the sound will be loud. Very loud. And even better - to stage upcoming events and play in the movies. Close the curtains, turn off the light and turn on the TV louder than usual. Perhaps your child will take the game cheerfully, but there are children who are afraid of darkness and loud sounds. In this case, it will be even useful for them to meet their fears in such a safe environment and overcome them. Most importantly - the kid should feel at this moment that he is not alone, but with his mother, who loves and supports him.
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4. On the day of X
So you came to the cinema. And here it is important to remember the prose of life. First, take the child to the toilet before the session. Secondly, buy popcorn and water. If the child is tired of watching, then you can switch to food. During the cartoon, you can comment on what is happening on the screen from time to time, explain the behavior of the characters: "Look, what a giant, he's so angry, because he's sad, because nobody wants to be friends with him ". The child can not always quickly grasp the connections between events and therefore loses interest. Support his attention: "Look, look, what will happen now!" If you understand that there will soon be a clash on the screen or a frightening character will appear (it's easy to navigate in the story if you listen to music - it becomes louder and more anxious), warn the kid: "Now it will be a little scary "and take the hand.
5. And if there is a force majeure?
There is always the possibility that the childwill melt during the session. In this case, hug him, put him on his knees - let him feel that you are near. If he does not calm down, it's better to leave the hall. Parents should be prepared for the fact that the child does not want to go back and examine the cartoon. This situation should not be taken seriously, it's just an experience. It is possible that your next trip to the cinema will be more successful. And yet most children like to watch cartoons on the big screen. For them it's fun. For you - a useful thing. - A joint trip to the cinema - this is an occasion to talk with your child, - says the psychologist. - It will be very good, if after the session you will discuss with the baby the impressions received. Also interesting:
