Many films are now only shown in 3D in the cinema, including those for children. Is that bad for the little one’s eyes?
The possible effect of 3D movies to children
3D movies are in and become more and more popular and trendy. The offer is getting bigger and bigger and extends to children’s films. But caution is advised here. An initiative is now advising parents to watch such films together with their offspring.
Children need time to get used to the spatial effects in 3D movies. Parents should therefore watch such films together with their offspring and pay attention to their reactions. If children seem overwhelmed, frightened, or extremely excited by the spatial impressions, parents are better off breaking off the visit to the cinema.
When choosing a film, parents should make sure that the content corresponds to the development level of the child. If children are generally very anxious or have little experience with the media, it would be better to watch the film in the 2D version.
The consequence of watching 3D movies
One gets dizzy. This happens more often with a 3D television than in a cinema, where you sit still. Problems also arise with poor 3D films, particularly cheaply made with red-green glasses.
When can the youngsters start watching 3D films?
Stereo vision is refined around the age of seven. That is why it is advised to be careful with it. A four-year-old can safely watch a 3D film in the cinema once a month, but it is still advised that parents should not allow their kids below 4 years of age to watch on 3D television.
Children process impressions differently than adults and must gradually learn how to classify and deal with what they see on television even if it is not 3D movies, for example.
That is why it can always happen that images and information, for example from television, overwhelm, frighten or disturb them. This can never be avoided completely – even if parents try very hard to ensure that their child does not see too much and only selected things on television or plays on the computer.