An Alternative to the "screen baby sitter" for preschoolers

Author

Soo Min Seo

Abstract

The goal of this thesis is to isolate the problems in [avoidable situations in which television is used as a babysitter] and to determine a design-based solution. The mission of the final product is to change the target user's attitude or life pattern in an unforced manner. Ideally, parents will develop a new, more positive attitude toward parenting and children will prefer playtime to television watching, thus becoming more available to their parents.

Library of Congress Subject Headings

Mechanical toys--Design; Television and children--Research; Play--Research

Publication Date

8-2007

Document Type

Thesis

Student Type

Graduate

Degree Name

Industrial Design (MFA)

Department, Program, or Center

School of Design (CIAS)

Advisor

David Morgan

Advisor/Committee Member

Stan Rickel

Advisor/Committee Member

Jan M. Premich

Comments

Physical copy available from RIT's Wallace Library at NK8509.95.M43 S46 2007

Recommended Citation

Seo, Soo Min, "An Alternative to the "screen baby sitter" for preschoolers" (2007). Thesis. Rochester Institute of Technology. Accessed from
https://repository.rit.edu/theses/8227

Campus

RIT – Main Campus