Media in this generation is a really dominate aspect in developing a lot of people's lives from birth to death. Some can learn more from watching television, or become more informed because of television. Then again we blame television for the desensitized masses of the world who thinks it's okay to rob and kill because they saw it on television. Only meant to entertain, television has become a staple in a lot of home around the world. This can be beneficial yet can also be detrimental.
Let's go ahead and establish the pros.
1) Educational Tool
Television has become a great educational tool over time. Shows like “Sesame Street," “Arthur," and “Word Girl” encourage children that learning can be fun and entertaining. Television can take children across the globe to different countries with diverse cultures without even leaving the house.
2) Social Bonding
Television can help families and friends to socially bond. A regularly scheduled family TV night can bring families closer together. It can also help parents with to help build a bridge to difficult topics of conversation. Topics such as death, abuse, or bullying.
3) Entertainment
Television is an excellent form of entertainment that can either stimulate or create an interest in the arts. Think about it. We are now able to see A-list artists cheaply and from the comfort of our homes.
The cons:
1) Developmental Problems
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has dictated that children under 2 years of age should not watch any television. The first two years is the most crucial for brain development. The AAP cites that excessive television exposure by very young children can impede development.
2) Extracurricular
Television makes the audience “watchers” and not “doers”. That means people will watch a game on TV rather than play one in real life. It is said that hobbies tend to suffer because of too much viewing. Consequently, societies and economies are slowed down with the inactivity that comes through among able-bodied, talented people who waste their aptitude in front of TV screens.
3) Laziness
As children get older, there is an increase in responsibilities and social opportunities makes limited TV watching crucial. Increased television consumption simply allows children less time do things like spend time with friends and family or complete their schoolwork. There is a high statistical probability that a child who watches television for more than four hours daily will deal with obesity issues.
It is up to you to come up with your opinion on television. I know that television has its benefits and its weaknesses. Honestly at the end of the day, television is what you make of it.
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