Pros and Cons of TelevisionTelevision is one invention that serves as a type of role model for Americans everywhere. This mechanism is in almost every room in our home and people canÃÂÃÂt help but turn on the switch to see what is showing. Some only rely on a television as their only source of entertainment and some view it as a way to get the family together. But one thing for certain is that television has some characteristic that draws humans to the screen and most people reflect what they watch. The television is an unavoidable technology that shapes peopleÃÂÃÂs lives, on that can both benefit and harm its viewers.
Although television is unavoidable, it does have its benefits. Almost every American has one TV in one room of their home. The news channel is one of the most widely watched program in the world. People watch news as a source of what is happening during the day.
Before work, a woman would turn on the news, to check how the weather is so she can pick out the right outfit. Or some may check the news just to take a glance at traffic to see which roads to avoid in order to make it to work on time. The news also benefits children. It helps them understand what is going on in the world. ÃÂÃÂNews, current events and historical programming can help make young people more aware of other cultures and people.ÃÂÃÂ ( Media Education Resources, 18 Oct 2006. http://www.media-awareness.ca) Some news casts help by showing the latest threats in places or even in food reports, which are good things to be aware of. Some people also find the joy in knowing about the latest product on the market or a brand new diet test. However, the news might...