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some people think watching TV is bad for children,while others think that watching TV has more beneficial effects on children. Discuss both views and give your own opinion

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Television has become an indispensable part of day-to-day life.
Although
 it is thought that spending
time
 watching television is detrimental for
children
, some people believe
this
 has more advantages in their development. In my opinion, I strongly consider that media has a negative effect in shaping
children
's behaviour and character and
on
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 the
long run
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 has damaging side-effects. On the one hand, some people voice that screen
time
 is quite harmful
for
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children
, and I agree.
In other words
, spending a considerable amount of
time
 watching programmes reduces the
time
that is
 spent on studies, and
as a result
, they tend to score low grades in academics. Adolescents,
for instance
, are glued to television spending hours together, thereby lose interest and struggle to concentrate
in
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 their studies.
Consequently
, they end up with poor academic performance and failing to succeed later in life.
Moreover
, cartoon and animated series
target
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 young
children
, and eventually affects their health as the
time
 spent outdoors is considerably less.
On the other hand
, it is believed by some that watching useful programmes has beneficial effects on
children
. One reason why it is helpful is that it gives them quality leisure
time
 from the highly demanding various subjects.
This
 gives them the chance to take their mind out and enjoy some fun
time
, and
also
 cultivate their interests by watching suitable series. Another reason is that they could relax at the comfort of their home by watching their favourite shows or scientific programs, rather than venturing out, thereby managing
time
 efficiently. In conclusion, while people may vary in their opinions, I completely believe that spending
time
 before the big screen has harmful effects on
children
's life.
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • sedentary behavior
  • unrealistic perceptions
  • creative pursuits
  • social development
  • emotional development
  • constructive content
  • screen time
  • parental guidance
  • critical thinking
  • active learning
  • age-appropriate
  • media literacy
  • family bonding
  • moderation
  • perceive
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