‘Television and its effect’ has been one of the most debatable topics for a long time, which seems to have come to no conclusion. While some people believe that watching TV has more advantages than disadvantages, there are others who contradict this belief. Children are amongst the most faithful or loyal TV audience till date. Teenagers may stop watching TV and adults may have no time for it, but children can never be ruled out. They are amongst the most dependable viewers of the idiot box.
It has been known that the first 2 years of a child's life make up the most vital phase for the development of his brain. Too much of TV can restrict the natural exploration that a child's mind engages in and also curb his interaction with parents and siblings. It also works against learning and healthy, physical and social development. If a child is addicted to the small screen from a very tender age, it can hinder his growth, in terms of action and behavior. He might become less physically active, stop doing his homework, shy away from playing and even spend less time with family.
Positive Effects Of TV On Children
- Preschoolers can learn the alphabets, colors and numbers from television.
- Children can get information on wildlife and expand their knowledge with quiz contests and others games on TV.
- With television, children can keep a track of the latest happenings and the current events.
- Television comes across as an excellent form of entertainment for kids, in the form of cartoons and kids programs.
Negative Effects Of TV On Children
- Children who watch TV for more hours are more likely to be prone to overweight problems.
- The aggressiveness and violent acts shown on TV can create an apprehensive outlook in a child, about the world as a whole.
- It is said that children learn bad habits much faster than the good ones. If a child sees people smoke and drink on screen, he might end up adopting the same habits.
- Television can instill the concepts of racial discrimination and gender differences in the mind of children, from a very tender age.
- Advertisements influence the eating and drinking habits of children. They might get encouraged to eat unhealthy, especially high calorie foods and drinks.
