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Children today spend more time watching television than they did in the past. Describe some of the advantages and disadvantages of television for children

#children #time #television
Television
 has become modern media in
this
 present era. As
compare
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 to the past,
children
 are more used to
TV
 than outdoor activities. Before they would play with friends in
garden
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the garden
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 or playground, and
attached
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with
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to
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 the environment. But nowadays, life without
television
 is not predictable. Within a
switch
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 we can observe the world around us.
Instead
 of playing outside,
children
 are more comfortable with
TV
.
Form
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From
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 their childhood itself, they are convenient with it. Looking at
a
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 bright side, it is a fact that,
TV
 is an entertainment box with one’s complete ease.
Children
 in their leisure time give priority to
TV
.
Hence
, it has many programs like “Dance India Dance”, India Got Talent” etc. through which
children
 could get
chance
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 to show their talent worldwide.
As
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 cartoon is the
most
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favourite show for all kids, and it has
distinct
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a distinct
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 character to whom they are addicted too much. Apart from all, sports channels are
also
 one of the most liked by them. IPL which is held every year
,
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 puts their interest towards crickets and
are
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 inspired by the cricketers like Dhoni, Kholi etc. who
plays
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play
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 really very well. No doubt,
children
 spent more time watching
television
, as compared to they did in
their
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the
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 past. Sitting in front of
TV
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the TV
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 for hours has spoilt their health
,
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 like they have become
Victim
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Victims
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 of obesity, weak vision and inactive. Outside creativity
are
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is
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 ignored and
influence
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the influence
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 of
TV
 has increased.
Theis
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This
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 ultimately affects their educational qualities. To conclude,
television
 should be utilized for
limited
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a limited
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 period
,
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 so that one can spare time for other activities, which are
also
very
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a very
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 significant part of their life.
Children
 must give
first
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 privilege to their educational field.
Television
 is
boon
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of
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to
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 science, but if it is used
excess
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in excess
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 it may become
curse
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a curse
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.
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • educational programs
  • diverse cultures
  • entertainment options
  • language skills
  • critical thinking
  • social awareness
  • shared experience
  • sedentary lifestyle
  • inappropriate content
  • academic performance
  • attention problems
  • social skills
  • commercial influence
  • addiction
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