Analysis Of An Argument Against Television For Children By Seth Mullins

Television plays an important role in the entertainment and education of children, but is that a good thing? In Seth Mullins’ article “An Argument Against Television for Children,” he argues that television can negatively affect children’s intellect and believes that children should engage in activities that use their imagination. I agree with Mullins’ solution, but I disagree with him on television negatively affecting children’s education. In the article, Mullins explains that children learn through imitation and repetition. He explains this is why routines and rhythm are important in their ways of learning. He also goes into detail about how children watching television creates a reality that is unresponsive to them. He explains this