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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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In
this
 day and age, it is believed by some that watching
TV
 has a
lot
 of benefits
when
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 others think that watching
TV
 is only harmful.
Although
 watching telly may have many downsides for young
children
, I personally believe that the upsides are more significant. On the one hand, there are some bad points
of
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children
 watching too much
TV
.
First
, a
lot
 of channels have contents that affect the mentality and thinking of
children
. There are many channels which have inappropriate content
such
 as murders, violence or weapons.
Therefore
,
children
 may have incorrect thinking and they may follow these awful behaviours.
Second
, watching
TV
 a
lot
 will affect the health of
children
. Spending too much time in front of the
TV
 can lead to eye problems.
For example
, when I was in grade 3, I watched
TV
 a
lot
 so I am nearsighted and I must wear glasses.
Also
, watching
TV
 may make
children
 obese because they do not do enough physical activities.
On the other hand
, it is my firm belief that the good points of watching
TV
 are weightier.
To begin
 with,
children
 can develop themselves and their brains. They can study different aspects of the world when they watch
TV
.
Also
, they can know and understand themselves by watching programs about personality development.
Moreover
,
children
 can watch
TV
 to relax after studying. They will be happy and comfortable so when they study again, they will study harder and more effectively. Having time to rest,
children
 will not be pressured and do not have any unfortunate actions happen. In conclusion,
although
 there are certain drawbacks when
children
 watch
TV
, I am firmly convinced that the benefits are more considerable.
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  • 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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