When Can You Start Taking Children To Cultural Events?
If your children find cultural events boring, it may feel like they will never learn to like them. Therefore, it is important to know when the perfect moment is for your children to start enjoying art.
By art we mean events related to culture. These can be, for example, art exhibitions, trips to learn more about history and architecture, visits to galleries and museums, etc.
Of course, it is important that these events are tailored to your child’s age. But you must also show your child that cultural activities are attractive, entertaining, fun, exciting and inspiring.
When can you start taking your children to cultural events?
Interestingly, there are many cultural events adapted for children as young as two years old. There are, for example, puppet shows, plays, circuses, and more.
Experts at the Open University of Catalonia have studied this. According to their research , these types of events can be very helpful for young children. However, they are not as effective before the children are two years old.
Of course, it is important to take your children to family-friendly activities. Remember that children at the age of two have very limited attention and concentration. This means that they can lose interest in what they are watching if it is not designed to be fun for toddlers.
These events must be able to capture their attention, acoustically and visually. It is important to mention that the activity should never be longer than 45 minutes. In addition, there must be fun music, and lots of colorful characters. That way, the children do not get bored and lose interest.
Considerations to take into account
According to Professor Mireia Cabero, Head of Psychology and Educational Studies at the Catalan Open University (OUC), it is important to consider certain rules or restrictions when planning to take your child to a cultural event.
The first rule is to take into account the show or event itself. If there are any scary characters, it is best not to go because it can affect the children’s nervous system in a negative way.
Alba Colombo, professor of art and humanities at OUC, points out that it is always good to experience culture, no matter what it may be. However, it must be age-appropriate. It is important that the event focuses on children.
Performances for babies
In fact, cultural events for infants have become very popular in recent years. Infants have very specific needs. Therefore , these shows are done with babies in mind.
OUC specialists warn that not all events are particularly useful. In fact, it is very easy to stimulate infants, and it can be done at home, for free. Therefore, these cultural events are not really necessary for infants.
Experts acknowledge that this type of performance is not bad for infants, but it all depends on the parents’ cultural habits. Yes, it is true that after a while the children may start to like them.
That is, it can be a way to get children interested in culture from an early age. It is also a great way to encourage curiosity and motivation.
However, the most important thing is to use common sense if you are thinking of starting to take your children to cultural events. Choosing a good show, which will keep their interest, is important.
