These programmes usually make you scream at the television making you interact as well.Television can make educational issues entertaining and interest people especially the young people because children love Dinosaurs and bright colourful things. Programmes such as 'Walking with dinosaurs'. Will be enjoyable and at the same time be giving you loads of information by giving the names of the dinosaurs, which were carnivores and herbivores etc.
Television teaches us about different cultures. Television helps us be more aware of political, cultural and religious values different to our own western values, For example. the situation in Iraq against Sadam Hussein. Also certain programmes such as 'Ready steady cook' expose us and teach us about different kinds of exotic foods. This can also lead to a more healthy life styles and show where the foods used in the recipes are originally from which will build up you common knowledge. television increases awareness and helps promote racial tolerance and to think before they say. an example of a Programmes which does this is 'The bill' because it goes through mainly different activities through racial to violence. It also shows how it is dealt with and why it is wrong.
Television raises awareness about sensitive issues. Television can teach teenagers about drugs, alchol and health and safety issues. The consequences of taking drugs and alchol and how they could ruin your life. As Matt Young the BBC's director of soap and drama says that television soaps ''Do more to break down social, racial and class barriers than any goverment'' Television also teaches everyones children to react and behave as young children tend to follow by what they see. Television programmes often explores sensitive controversial issues. This is good for parents as it provides them an accessible and relevant way to discuss things such as sex, drugs and violence with their children. Programmes like ''coronation street'' and ''Eastenders'' would be good for this.
Television is a valuable social activity. Todays society is chaotic and the television creates an opportunity for families to spend time together and provides families and friends with topics to talk about. at least you communicating. Also programmes such as 'The tweenies' encourages song and dance, which encourage children not to be shy and have fun and help them to show they're emotions. These also teach them about the world around them like where eggs have come from etc. The media research committee found that programmes such as 'catch phrase' and 'countdown' increase vocabulary and improves linguistic skills, some shows have hidden messages. that teaches people without them knowing and putting more stress on themselves. it also keeps the elderly company, where older people are less active and have more free time from retirement. As younger people have school and work.
Television is also informative. The child development magazine says that ''Television contains an enormous variety of programmes that are beneficial to children.''. Their research found that very young children who watched educational programmes for a few hours each week score higher in tests three years later than those who that did not watch television. The News and documentaries are informative. Watching such programmes helps us to develop critical thinking and know whats happening in the world around us. As well the news develop our sense of belonging and therefore benefits community values.
In summary of all what i have said, watching television is more beneficial than not watching. People learn more from watching than just reading as it is easier to take in from seeing pictures. I hope you feel the same way as i do.
