Beige motherhood: Harm to children in terms of colour perception and brain development

The colour perception of the world has been an intense topic of interest for scientists and philosophers for thousands of years. Historically, the colour has been considered a philosophical category, it was used to investigate the perception of reality, and it also revealed the semantic foundations of the culture. Scientific paradigms explaining the mechanisms of colour vision have changed, but the recognition of the impact of colours on the psychological development of the personality has remained unchanged. Historical aspects of colour vision support the value of visual experience, as colour therapy provided the basis for medical concepts in ancient civilizations. The development of methods for obtaining knowledge about the world around us has formed a modern concept of colour perception patterns. Advances in understanding neurogenesis allowed scientists to identify critical periods in nervous system development when sensory stimulation plays a crucial role. There appeared new emerging popular tendencies to form standards of parenting behaviour. It is important for a pediatrician to understand the main aspects of the popular concept of beige motherhood, as this tendency reflects not only the aesthetic component, but also characterizes the psychological and emotional component of the motherhood. The positive and negative aspects of this popular tendency are a subject of discussions. In the article, the authors raise the issues of negative impact of this concept in the form of limiting the sensory experience and creative craving of the child. Increased awareness among pediatricians about such popular tendencies can help prevent negative consequences. Building trust and establishing a constructive dialogue with parents, the pediatrician can effectively communicate potential risks and offer alternative approaches that ensure harmonious development of the personality. That is why it is necessary to scientifically substantiate the advisability of the popular tendency of beige motherhood in the context of its impact on the neuropsychic development of the child.

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