Accomplice of myopia: Wrong pen-holding posture, come and check yourself!

In the new semester, I can finally attend classes without watching the screen

Many parents think

You don’t have to worry about your child’s eyesight

Little did they know——

If your child holds the pen incorrectly when doing homework

It may also cause myopia!

When the pen-holding posture is incorrect, such as the thumb is placed on the index finger, the left and right eyes are at different distances from the pen tip, which will block the right eye's sight, and the child will involuntarily move the right eye closer to the exercise book. In this way, the ciliary muscle contracts when the eye looks at close objects, and the suspensory ligament of the lens relaxes. Over time, it will cause visual fatigue and even myopia.

The first time kindergarten children come into contact with a pen is to draw. After they get used to the posture of using colored pencils and oil pastels, it is natural that when they enter elementary school, it will affect the formation of the correct pen-holding posture. Many teachers have a deep understanding: "The children's pen-holding posture is leaning forward, holding the pen in their hands, and their faces are almost pressed against the book!"

So, what is your child's pen-holding posture when writing? Come and take a look at these wrong postures, and find the one that matches your child!

What are the wrong pen-holding postures?

What is the correct pen holding posture?

It seems simple, but in fact this pen holding posture

There are a few key points that are easily overlooked

★The index finger and thumb should lightly touch each other or be slightly separated, rather than overlapping.

★The ring finger and little finger should be gently curled towards the palm, but should not touch the palm.

★The pen holder should be placed diagonally at the base of the index finger, at the top of the base of the thumb, not at the bottom.

★The position where your fingers hold the pen should be about one inch (3cm) away from the tip of the pen. It should not be too low, nor should it be placed in the middle of the pen shaft.

★The first joint of the index finger should be relaxed, not bent by being pressed down hard.

This pen-holding posture is also called the tripod-style pen-holding method. It is the most common, labor-saving and easiest to learn way to hold a pen. The index finger and thumb holding the pen form a tripod-like shape, while the middle finger is like a shelf, responsible for supporting the pen on it. The ring finger and pinky finger that are not in contact with the pen are like the legs of the tripod, playing a supporting role and helping the pen to be "stacked" on it steadily. In this way, you can use your fingers more flexibly instead of your arms, wrists or even shoulders to control the pen.

Good habits should be developed from childhood

Holding a pen is a complex fine movement that integrates vision and touch. Its acquisition requires both innate physiological maturity and acquired fine motor practice. At about 4 to 6 years old, children's pen-holding posture will develop to a mature stage. Parents of children in this age group should use a variety of methods to remind, supervise and guide their children in the developmental period at any time to maintain a good pen-holding posture! In addition, it is also very important to maintain a good sitting posture. You should do the following:

Keep your eyes one foot away from the book

Body one fist away from the desk

Finger one inch away from the tip of the pen

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