Parents could get tired of trying to entertain their children at home if they are with them all day. It is quiet an easy option to sit them down in front of a cartoon to take up some time. However a child can easily get into a routine of watching TV and this can discourage them from playing or exercising. As the child grows older it is proven that they are not as social as others and they may also lack imagination, they may find it hard to interact with other children.
Family life will also be affected by television. Some people will admit to having there lives based around television schedules. They can get addicted to the routine of watching soaps that they will not willingly miss an episode. When the famous, “Big Brother”, series ended there was supposed to be counciling sessions set up for people who were suffering from withdrawal symptoms. This shows how extreme the situations of addiction can be.
One argument for television is that it provides instant access to news as well as other important information. A wide variety of documentaries are produced and provided. Many people of all levels can enjoy as well as be educated by this type of programming. A range of educational programmes are provided during the day which are useful to both schools and children.
The modern digital networks have many commendable features, like home shopping and banking as well as access to the local cinema listings. People who live busy, and hectic lives can benefit from channels like Sky News which provide around the clock access to news story and sports coverage. The down side to these points is that all of these serviced come at a price.
It is said that advertising puts an unfair pressure on the consumer. In many respects this is true. Advertising can make people feel like they have to have something. In other views it could be said that advertising is a way for a consumer to get to know a product or service. It is also used by charities to raise funds and to make people aware of their existence.
Television provides a range of entertainment. Some people may not be happy with some of that entertainment but the message given out to them is to not watch what they don’t like. For sports fans it is a way to follow their favourite team or club from the comfort of their own home.
In my opinion, for people who think television is a bad influence then they don’t have to watch it. It is only an option and not a necessity. For people who enjoy it then they should watch it from time to time but never depend on it. It should be seen as a form of entertainment and not a way of life.
