Some TV programmes, video of violent games and other leisure activities are harmful on children. How harmful they are? What can be done to solve these problem?

Nowadays, unacceptable programs and cartons broadcasted on the television and involvement in other unproductive activities in free time are having an adverse effect on the development of the current generation. Adapting to what is shown on media and diversion from studies are major problems of

this

trend. Whereas, authorities and parents need to play their role in order to mitigate the effects of

this

rising concern. There are several problems of watching unethical

content

on the television.

To begin

with, movies and other shows broadcasted, now telecast adult

content

as well.

As a result

, it is highly likely that adolescents may wrongly educate themselves by watching these programs, and may involve in early sexual activities and can

also

become drug addicts as well.

Also

, there is a high probability that the young generation may waste their precious time in unproductive activities;

therefore

, they may divert their attention from studies and remain illiterate, becoming a burden on society. Appropriate measures need to be taken to tackle

this

problem.

That is

to say, states should place restrictions on the media industry on showing unacceptable

content

and penalise companies that violate these rules.

Furthermore

, rigorous parent controls on their children may help in alleviating the negative effect of

such

activities; whereas, they should encourage their offspring in watching productive documentaries which would ultimately help them in their future life.

For instance

, in the USA, the crime rate dropped to a significantly low level as the government placed restrictions on the media industry on broadcasting violent

content

. To conclude, watching violent

content

on the television and youth involvement in anti-social activities and may lead to an adverse effect on the community. Parents and governments need to implement timely measures to curb

this

issue.