Question

Watching TV has an adverse effect on children and should be prohibited

Answer 1

Television provides entertainment and gives information.
- It can be a great tool of instruction if used properly.
- There are many educational shows being aired on channels like National geographic, Discovery.
- Some programmes specifically meant for school and college students are aired on television.
- News telecasts update the children about current affairs and happenings.
- Many different kinds of shows impart knowledge and help children learn new skills: art and craft shows, cooking shows, computer programming, etc.
- Ethical and moral values are the basis of umpteen soap operas and serials.
- Learning about the conservation of resources by watching nature-based programmes on television is much more enjoyable than just reading about it in a book.
- Movies and serials based on famous classical novels and stories are aired regularly by different channels.