Is television a poor source of education?
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Television can be a wealth of knowledge if utilized properly. One can receive great educational benefits from various channels, it all depends on what you are seeking to acquire from the tube. You can learn how to be a great speaker from C-Span, learn different skills to improve the home and garden on HG-TV, not to mention all the science and history channels. It all depends on what you desire to learn.
315184
Not necessarily. It's really a reflection of how well you put up with having to jump through the hoops of an educational system.
215304
there ya go. americants in a nutshell. fukyou, i insaist on remaining stupid. i'll gloat & waddle in greed & gluttony. why make a true utopia through common sense & understanding when i could watch wwf, desperate housewives & american idol. education is stupid (unless its government endorsed).
285033
The lack of real funding for education.
338434
Although we live in the free country ,I totally support government intervene if too much sex or violence on TV.As parents,we can not watch or follow our kids 24 hours a day ,except throw the TV away.They have so many chances to learn bad things from those program ,movie and show.
559001
Unfortunately, yes. If it weren't for the availability of uncut movies, I doubt if I would watch too much TV. The social aspect is the best reason to watch television.  The real downside is that I do think TV has severely hurt the art of conversation. You can now grow up with siblings and spend time with them watching the tube, but not really getting to know them at a deeper level.
257547
no, but i do really well on tv.  many times i get answer before it is solved.\n\nsomethng like that would have to a deliberately activity
362091
Based on statistical averages they are educated to a lesser standard.  There are of course exceptions.\n\nresearch has shown that the following factors are detrimental to educational standards...\n\nLiving in high-growth states \nLiving in unstable school districts \nBeing a member of a low-income family \nHaving low academic skills (though not necessarily low intelligence) \nHaving parents who are not high school graduates \nSpeaking English as a second language \nBeing single-parent children \nHaving negative self-perceptions; being bored or alienated; having low self-esteem \nPursuing alternatives: males tend to seek paid work as an alternative; females may leave to have children or get married
722673
Sorry, honey, but judging on how you wrote this question, you need some quality time in English class. TV can't teach you a lot of things, including how to write. Learning should not be a passive activity, the way watching TV is. You need to be able to discuss, debate, ask questions. Instead of resenting school, try to be more engaged in your classes. Don't think "I'm never going to need to know this" because in truth you don't really know what you are going to need to know if the future. Yeah, I know some of the teachers are boring and unfair, but not all of them. Anyway, isn't school almost over for this year?
752628
of course..dese days children learn a lot frm television. Thier GK improves a lot and also they become more witty
302335
Everyone is too wrapped up in the silly thing called TV. It dumbs people down bad. Parents don't care about their kids as much. Schools are a horrible place for learning. So yes, our society is getting dumber and dumber. I travel frequently to other countries and we are truly dumb... and laughed at as well.
634735
no...children need to have enough sleep so that their brains will be able to develop properly. it will be a bad habit for them to stay up late watching tvs.
589366
You are right. But, reading the questions and answer must give you a hint that most are young or very uneducated.\nA lot of answers are opinions or what they would like it to be. If it sounds good and they like it, it has got to be fact.\nWhen you have 24/7 media spin I don't think it matters what is being taught. The problem what I see is most people do not have the ability to "think" or think out of the box.
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There are good effects and bad side effects of watching television. The good effects are primarily related to communication & eduation to viewers. BUT there are also bad effects. Not all programs or any show seen on TV are good. Selection of the right ones to wtach is advisable. For health risks, TV emits radiation.Too much radiation that the body absorbs is as we all know BAD and may end up to a more serious diseases. Not to mention the eye problems also people get. I don't know what kind of quote you are asking. BUT i hope this helps. God bless
181585
Teens are learning everything from tv not from parents. Parents don't have time anyway.
595168
The need for literacy has always been the same, however, for people to actually follow through with becoming, and working with our children to become literate is an increasing problem in our society. more and more people grow up without the literary skills needed to get through life, and really succeed. I read every day to get information, and I am proud of that. I grew up without a television, and all I had was books! I think it should be that way for every child. They spend too much time in front of the T.V. while their brains are just developing and in the most need of literature, and people who are devoted to helping them learn. I love to read, it is the cornerstone of my development, and my future. And we all know, a building won't stand without a cornerstone of sorts! I also know though, there's nothing like hands on experience to help you understand what you read, if possible. It helps children connect the dots so to speak. (I am quite long-winded, lol, but I hope it'll help you out!)
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Although most of what we read about children and TV is bad, there are many benefits. \n\nThere are some wonderful television programs that promote learning and growth. Many educational programs teach important skills such as spelling and reading. Parents should encourage the viewing of these programs.\n\nFor some research and a more in-depth discussion, go to:\n\nhttp://www.museum.tv/archives/etv/C/htmlC/childrenand/childrenand.htm\n\nhttp://www.ed.uiuc.edu/courses/EDPSY313/projects/2001_fall/television.html