The media should include more stories which report good news. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
It is sometimes argued that news channels should concentrate on reporting more good news than bad news. While it may be beneficial to publish good news, it is
also
essential for individuals to be aware of the unfortunate happenings around them. Both sides will be analysed in this
essay.
On the one hand, the media should focus on publishing good stories because doing so may boost the morale of the public. When people are aware of positive happenings around them, especially if those events are linked to them, they are better able to maintain a good mental state. For example
, King David, who was the first
Leukemia
survivor in Nigeria, reported how his hope of surviving was kept alive after he read about a newly discovered chemotherapy regimen in Vanguard newspaper. As malignant neoplasm of blood-forming tissues; characterized by abnormal proliferation of leukocytes; one of the four major types of cancer
leukaemia
this
example shows, the media has
an indispensable role to play in maintaining a mentally stable community by publishing motivating news.
Suggestion
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Although
tragic news such
as civil wars, natural disasters and terrorist attacks are disheartening, it would be misguided to introduce restrictions on reporting them. This
is because the awareness of these events can motivate the public to solve these global problems. For instance
, in Nigeria, since the media started reporting bad news regarding the effects of global warming in different parts of the world, Nigerians have become more proactive about their individual efforts in reducing global warming, such
as using public transport and reducing air trips per year. This
will have been impossible if people are unaware of contemporary issues. Hence
, bad news needs to be reported to facilitate harnessing concerted efforts to solve problems.
In conclusion, while awareness of cheerful news is good for one’s mental health, it should not be published at the expense of tragic
reports. It is hoped that media agencies learn to regard both equally.the aggregation of things (pedestrians or vehicles) coming and going in a particular locality during a specified period of time
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