Brothers burned by boy while copying TV scene_美文

Brothers burned by boy while copying TV scene

Liu Yan, a professor at Beijing Normal University, said, "A basic principle for children's shows is that they (such programs) mustn't contain violence, because it's a source for children's copycat games."

On April 1, a 5-year-old girl in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, fell from the sixth-floor of a building holding an umbrella and breaking her bones and receiving internal injuries. A witness said she did this possibly because she wanted to imitate scenes from TV shows.

In 2010, a 4-year-old boy in Wuhan, Hubei province, fell from an eighth-floor window at his home. His mother said he was probably attempting to "fly" like Ultraman, a Japanese science fiction character.

Liu said: "It's children's nature to imitate heroic adults, such as military men and policemen.Kindergartens and parents should satisfy such needs, such as allowing them to do role-playing games.

"However, many kindergartens focus on teaching reading and arithmetic, and don't allow children to play much, fearing possible danger."

About the broadcaster:

Lance Crayon is a videographer and editor with China Daily. Since living in Beijing he has worked for China Radio International (CRI) and Global Times. Before moving to China he worked in the film industry in Los Angeles as a talent agent and producer. He has a B.A. in English from the University of Texas at Arlington.