Advantages And Disadvantages Of Television In Present Scenario
After the invention of radio man thought of hearing as well as seeing the announcer
. With the invention of Television this dream came true.
Now we can see as well as hear the speaker through a T.V set. T.V has increased the educative value. Childrens lessons have become interesting. A lesson on T.V can be watched by millions of students. It has boosted information technology. Now people can watch amusing programs on different channels.
One can see live one day cricket matches, tennis matches, happenings or events taking place at far off places. This one can do while sitting at home. Live telecast of parliament sessions can be viewed by millions of people without going to the Parliament Houses. There are scores of advantages of T.V.
On the other hand if also has many disadvantages. It has made children glued to T.V screen for hours. Thus watching T.V for long hours at a stretch causes damage to eyes. Children do not have time for games. They become obese and lethargic. They do not do or finish their home-work. They give up reading books, story books, newspapers etc. Thus they score poor marks in examination which is the biggest disadvantage of T.V work too suffers in factories and offices because of watching T.V programs till late night.
Cable T.V has an adverse affection the young brains. They are attracted towards crimes, violence and nudity. Our culture is being spoiled. Such serials should be banned altogether.
We should guard our children against such watching programs. Every coin has two sides. But it is for us to see what side should view and what not. A wise choice of good and educative programs must be made.
In conclusion television is perhaps the world's greatest invention though it is possible it will one day be replaced by something resembling a computer it is still indispensable in todays modern world. Television however has advantages and disadvantages as illustrated in this essay. It can be an educational, multi-sensory communication devise that takes up our time to exercise or our family time it can also have scenes that corrupt young minds. As Winston Churchill once said 'the best things are either immoral or bad for you' television is best in moderation. So next time you're bored don't turn on the television go out and play some sport.