Although comics have many positive aspects, such as educational effects and interest generation, they can also cause side effects that are concerning in certain situations. The main side effects of comics are as follows:
Although comics have the advantage of stimulating interest in reading, there are concerns that excessive reliance on them can lead to loss of interest in other types of reading or shallow learning. Because of the fun format of comics, children may become engrossed in the pictures or stories rather than the content itself, which may limit their ability to acquire information.
Some point out that if you become accustomed to comics, you may have difficulty reading text-based books or develop a speed reading habit, which may hinder deep thinking. This may have a negative impact on the development of literacy in the long term.
Some comics contain obscene or violent content, or content that can instill inappropriate values in adolescents. There are concerns that if adolescents are exposed to such harmful comics, it may have a negative impact on the formation of desirable values and attitudes.
To minimize these side effects, it is important to be careful when choosing comics and check the age rating and content. It is also advisable to have a balanced reading of books of various genres along with comics.