TV – The Blessing or Curse of the Modern Age?

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TV – The Blessing or Curse of the Modern Age?

There are many different arguments and opinions surrounding this statement – it all depends on your point of view. For example, some people agree that the advantages of having a television in the home greatly outweigh the disadvantages – for instance, many people would have no idea what was going on in the world around them without the aid of the TV. Others, however, may argue that these people are simply ‘couch potatoes’ – and it is hard to ignore the increasing concern over the number of people, especially children, who are favouring television over exercise or reading.

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A strong and popular argument in favour of television is that it can be very educational – whether this is through a regular programme or a documentary located on one of the many specialised educational channels that can now be found on digital and satellite television. Conversely, an increase in the number of specialised channels means that young children can get access to programmes unsuitable for their viewing, such as gratuitous violence.

In relation to the previous argument, it is found that because a wider selection of channels have been made available, it encourages a more general use ...

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