The negative effects of television are huge. To minimize the potential negative effects of television, it's important to understand what the impact of television can be on children.
Violence
Over the past two decades, hundreds of studies have examined how violent programming on TV affects children and young people. While a direct "cause and effect" link is difficult to establish, there is a growing consensus that some children may be vulnerable to violent images and messages.
Researchers have identified three potential responses to media violence in children: * Increased fear—also known as the "mean and scary world" syndrome
Children, particularly girls, are much more likely than adults to be portrayed as victims of violence on TV, and this can make them more afraid of the world around them. * Desensitization to real-life violence
Some of the most violent TV shows are children's cartoons, in which violence is portrayed as humorous—and realistic consequences of violence are seldom shown. * Increased aggressive behaviour
This can be especially true of young children, who are more likely to exhibit aggressive behaviour after viewing violent TV shows or movies.
Today, the average American watches close to four hours of TV each day. Based on this, by age 65, the average U.S. citizen will have spent nearly 9, nonstop, 24 hour-a-day years glued to "the tube." 54% of 4-6 year-olds who, when asked to choose between watching TV and spending time with their fathers, said they would prefer to watch television It has been shown that children who watch TV more than 10 hours a week suffer negative academic effect
Television Teaches Us To Be Passive Lemmings
One of the most insidious negative effects of television is that it teaches us to sit back and accept instead of acting and thinking. The voices coming over the box will tell you that beef is what's for dinner, that you need that sports car, and that the world is