We’re always interested in new research relating to our core audience; children, and how they experience visual and aural stimulation. CBC Canada is currently airing a radio series called ‘The Hurried Infant’ on just this subject.
According to the website, ”Part of what is fuelling the billion dollar baby industry is brain science. Studies over the decades claim that a baby’s brain is a vast resource that can be enriched through stimulation. So a young child can learn colours, count and even read earlier than ever before. The explosive growth of baby learning products has sent parents scrambling to ensure their baby is as bright as bright can be.
So, are the scientific studies behind this social force real or exaggerated? In this radio series, IDEAS producer Mary O’Connell explores what some are calling a brave new age of infant determinism”
Listen to the first two episodes at CBC’s The Hurried Infant ’s website.
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Hi Alan, I’ve been listening to this too, it’s excellent. The force of that industry is scary, no more Baby Einstein for me!
13 August 2009
3:24 pm