The fact that cartoons are harmful to development is a proven and indisputable fact! But since they are created, it means someone needs it. And this is necessary for mothers who want to breathe out during the day and drink tea or eat in peace for at least 10-15 minutes, go to the toilet alone, do an urgent task, or exchange at least a few words with a friend on the phone. I’ll say right away that I don’t I will tell you that cartoons are evil in the flesh. I'll tell you about the pros and cons of various options, and then everyone's personal choice. First, let's talk about cartoons for children over 3 years old. Let's start with short films of 5-10 minutes. Their point is for the child to watch episode 1 and turn off the cartoon. But who does this, answer me? As they said in school: “Forest of hands.” Objectively, this time is not enough to have time to restore at least a little of the resource. They usually include collections from several series in a row. And it’s hard for a child to keep track of the change in meaning every 5-10 minutes, the nervous system is overloaded. Full-length cartoons are easier to understand, since the child is focused on one plot, the picture is smoother, there is no such flow of information. But the viewing time increases accordingly, since usually the child wants to watch to the end. The final choice remains with the parents. As for children under 3 years old, they do not perceive the plot, they simply watch bright pictures, the brain does not work like that at this time , as it should. Watching cartoons for a long time can lead to developmental delays. I will propose rules for a child under 3 years old: 1) Set critical situations for yourself when it is vitally necessary and set a viewing time. For example, when your mother is sick and there is no one to help.2) Do not make a cartoon a daily ritual tied to time.3) Select cartoons that are acceptable in quality and meaning, for example, about brushing your teeth.4) Do not play it while eating. This is the golden rule, everyone is probably tired hear from every iron, but still I will repeat it. 5) After watching, discuss the plot and impressions with your child, discuss the moral and conclusions of what you saw.