Positive impact of tv on children

Positive impact of tv on children

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  Submited by: S.P.UNIVERSITY V.V.NAGAR Name:Vishal D Choksi College: AMCOST Roll no: 3362 Exam no: 414
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  Television is oneof the most common electrical appliances in our homes and almost all individuals are exposed to it at some time or other. With regards to children, they are among the heaviest users of TELEVISION. Television is most often exposed to a child who instantly becomes accustomed to its presence. Young children spend between 3-4 hours watching television each day. It has played an important role in their lives and its viewing has been a favorite activity for many of them. “ T.V viewing among kids is at 8 year high. On average, children ages 2-5 spend 32 hours a week in front of a TV, DVDs, DVR & videos, and using a game console. Kids ages 6-11 spend about 28 hours a week in front of TV. The vast majority of this viewing ( 97% ) is of live TV.”
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   Good TVPROGRAMME have good effects on children.  TV shows for children on some channels like Discovery or National Geographic can increase child’s knowledge.  There are also some TV PROGRAMME which help children understand the importance of proper nutrition, health and exercise.  They can also watch quiz contests which increase their general knowledge.  Parents should motivate their child to take part in such quiz contests on TV.  Some TV PROGRAMME also provide opportunity to prove child’s talent in dance, acting, painting, win scholarships etc.  children also learn a lot of things which are helpful in their academic and future life.
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   Not onlydo electronic media like television and video games cut deeply into meaningful play time and social interactions it also affects overall brain development in negative ways.  The impact of television on its viewer depends a lot on the kind of program being watched.  TV PROGRAMME create a positive effect on children mind during watching a positive PROGRAMMES like; news, quiz, etc.  Children get positive knowledge in his BRAIN during watching news channel on television.
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  “TV is chewinggum for the eyes.”  Although TV stimulates attention it does not encourage any physical action.  If children spend long hours in front of the TV, they are likely to have less time for physical activity.  Children without natural physical outlets develop frustration or irritability.  Increased hours of watching television can also lead to eye strain and postural problems related to the neck and back.
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   Television watchingcan be fun and relaxing for kids and adults alike.  In today’s world we need to be concerned about television but banning it isn't a practical solution.  Instead we need to learn to co-exist with television by managing how much our kids watch, and what programs they watch.  It is important that parents and teacher work with children to develop the skills to question, analyze and evaluate the messages they hear or see on TV.
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   Television givesexposure to children on different cultural experiences.  Television also keeps children aware of current events and news related items.  Watching educational programs on television help the kids use it effectively, as a complement to school education.  Quality shows on television can impart knowledge and important values and lessons.  Watching music concerts and art shows can make the kids aware of the various genres of music around the world.  Television helps a child in spending time with family members, when all of them are watching the same show.  Watching documentaries, especially fragmented for children, opens doors of world in their mind.
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  easiest source of entertainment quiz shows increaseour knowledge get updated things going around the world reality shows can motivate people
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   In thisbusy life, television can be the easiest source of entertainment.  By watching news channel, we get updated with the things going around the world.  Channels, like Discovery, gives information about Wild life.  Watching quiz shows can increase our knowledge.  By watching recipe channel, we can learn many recipes.  Various reality shows ( like singing, dancing, acting) can motivate people, who are interested in that field.
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   Adult scenes,frequently shown on television, will have bad effect on children's mind.  Children's who are addicted to watch television instead of playing outdoor games, are more prone to Obesity.  Watching television will have bad effect on our eyesight.  Due to television, we don't prefer to socialize with our friends and relatives.  If people relate their own story with some character, it can have bad impact on their own life. So never relate your story with anyone.
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  There are both,advantages and disadvantages, of watching television. And disadvantages are more for the children's. So if you have kids, make sure you are very careful regarding various things like: what they are watching, how much time they spend watching T.V., don't allow them to watch too much of cartoons and scary shows, they should not affect their eyesight and stuff like that. Thank You