Children are now watching more television than they have ever done before. - What are some of the negative effects of children watching a lot of television? Do you think young children should be allowed to watch television?

In our day and age, placing children in front of televisions has become extremely common all around the world. I believe that children should be allowed

television

time, as long as with moderation.

This

essay will discuss the negative effects exposure to

television

can have on a kid's life and bring a few points to clarify my point of view.

Firstly

, many parents tend to introduce

TV

to their kids at a very young age, much like with the pacifier. They do so with the idea of stopping or avoiding tantrums.

Although

there is a positive side to

this

idea, it can

also

be problematic since

television

has a lot of influence on a child, beginning with the addiction it can bring.

For example

, a child can get used to being put in front of a show every time they cry, so their brain understands that to get what is wanted, they should cry,

therefore

crying equals

TV

.

In addition

,

this

addiction deprives them of a healthy and outdoorsy lifestyle, not allowing them to learn other important things.

Nevertheless

, as much as exposure to

tv

shows brings negative effects to a juvenile brain by becoming an addiction and taking energy from more important activities, it can

also

be a form of education, depending on what is being exposed to and for how long. There are shows specifically made for learning purposes, allowing parents an easier way of teaching their kids countless life lessons and skills.

Such

as the alphabet, numbers, counting, reading and writing. With the technology

that is

offered today, it is possible to use the

TV

for engaging and learning purposes, people just need to keep in mind that too much of it can have unfavourable effects on children's brains. In conclusion, exposure to

television

for long periods of time can have many disadvantages in a child's life. But when managed and for intellectual objectives

such

as learning, the

TV

can be beneficial to them.