is television harmful to children?
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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
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MEDIA\n\n- Children with shorter attention spans\n- Desensitization to violence and sex\n\nSCIENCE\n\n- New weapons\n- Possiblity of biological warfare\n- Cloning (?)\n\nOTHER\n\n- Less physical activity as machines do more work\n- Environmental impact
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The media have arguably become the leading sex educator in America today. That's not good news, considering the fact that more than 75% of primetime shows contain sexual content but only 11% discuss the risks of sex.3 How significant is the influence of media on teens' sexual attitudes and behaviors? For 50 years researchers have explored the connection between media violence and real-life aggression in children and adolescents.4 More than 1000 studies show a connection.5 In fact, according to one leading researcher, "the controversy is over"6; now, we have a second major study showing a strong connection between sexual content in all media and onset of sexual activity among teens.7 Is there much doubt that research on the impact of sex in the media is going to parallel the media-violence research? The media represent a powerful teacher of children and adolescents.8 As such, the media cut across virtually every concern that parents and pediatricians have about young people: sex, violence, homicide, suicide, obesity, eating disorders, school problems, and drug use.
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How young are we talking? Children under the age of 5 shouldn't be watching TV since their brains are still developing. But other than that TV can be good if they watch some educational shows. I've learned a lot more watching Discovery Channel and those kind of networks than anything I've learned in school.
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I would never allow a child that young to watch those shows.\nStick with more age appropriate shows.
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Parents usually.  Children learn from what they see and hear.  If they see this from their parents they are going to think that is normal, that every familt does it.  Also, if you are abused yourself it can be a repeating pattern as you grow older, not realizing that for most people violence is unaccptable.\n\nAlthough, TV does come in a close second.  It desencesisize them and often doesn't show consiquences to those action.
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Of course ...they can....TV is a very strong medium of communication as it involves audio and video conterparts....channels such as discovery ..or national geograpic..or even history chnnel can do quiet a good to thm as compared to a teacher teaching in a school..but care should be taken as thr is too much of negative exposure eg: sex, violence etc...\nBut TV has more of pros rather than cons...so it is definately a impactful medium of learning...
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The worst influence on the children is the bad media. The all entertainment system seems to be focusing on the sex, and they are just selling their products using girls and sex. I think you totally need to keep your girl away from such pictures, movies, stories and peoples and let her know how much sick is that. If a girl doesn't know what dirty is then she will try the dirty things and the worst part is if she knows that something isn't dirty then she will definately try it out. let her know about these things. And yourself don't do anything like that infront of her.
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Studies are indicating that the microwave radiation from cell phones  influences brain functioning and development. This occurs when they're in stand-by mode as well. It's all the more important for kids who are still growing of course. Safety levels are always measured for healthy adult men. Children's bodies are so much smaller that these 'limits' don't protect them.\n\nIf it turns out that these studies are wrong, so be it. If they're right, well, we don't know HOW bad the consequences could be.\n\nBeyond that, there's the distraction factor, risk of theft and yet another consumerist gadget which lets kids value each other's worth, and their own, in how cool their 'toys' are.
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Television is not cool...no...Those who create television shows the majority of the time have some kind of psychology degree and they're more interested in manipulating you in some manner rather than educate you or give you pleasurable viewing...Control-control...that's all that television is here on this planet...It's an invention of basically less than 75 years...for the greater part of that most stations being government owned or controlled...Television, most of the time is very bad for an individual...People wasting living years and hours of days in front of the television being constantly manipulated be people...That's the problem, the greater majority of the population never had access to one and then all of a sudden there was a boom...especially in post war years...people should be out there living and communicating...they entice you with they're can you relate to this and that ...when in fact you're being manipulated by government psychologists who want a mind-frame for their region...Television is terrible and I don't like it much.
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By parents, yes. By the government, no.\n\nPersonally, I don't allow my seven year old to view violent video games, TV, videos or music.  I think that has a lot to do with my utter distaste for violence in general.  I think it is unhealthy for children to view such images.  It skews their version of reality about death.\n\nEven with my strong feelings about violence, I don't believe the government should be allowed to tell adults that they can't view it.
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It's most dangerous to those age groups.  Children's immune systems aren't fully matured, therefore they're more susceptible to diseases and illnesses.  Same as for older people, except for the mature immune system part.
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In excess, television can be a hazzard.\n\nBy sitting in front of a television screen, children become sedentary. Television also limits thier imagination and time spent with friends and family.
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I find it interesting that this comes as a question... when in my opinion.. it is so factual that violence portrayed on TV, movies and video games affects people's mind, specially children.   How we in this 'modern' times accept as natural viewing and being bombarded with violence and other stuff from TV.  I have personally stopped watching TV and you know.. I have gained so much in my life.. Instead of waisting my life plugged into the 'garbage tube' I have found renewed interest in music, arts, enjoying friends, exercise and the list goes on.  I have children, they don't live with me since I have been divorced, but when they come visit... the thing they know they are not doing is watching TV...  Sometimes we rent movies, but for me is easy to filter as much as possible what they are watching.  And yes there is violence and sex out there in the real world... but there is no need for us human beings to  get soaked in it 24/7 as we become couch potatoes and let life slip away... as zombies.  My kids and I  have a great relationship and they are always happy to come to my place... because always is an adventure... never knowing what is going on.. what we would do... or go see, experience, meet... in resume live... not by watching it on the screen.. but by experiencing first hand!  Good luck with your paper and hopefully you find some good references.
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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.
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Television viewing and your eyesight\nEye care experts generally agree: Watching television will not harm your eyes or vision if the TV room is lit properly and if you follow a few viewing tips. In fact, there is usually less strain involved in TV viewing than in doing close work such as sewing or reading. But TV watching for long stretches of time can leave your eyes fatigued. \n\nhttp://www.us.novartisophthalmics.com/info/helpful-hints/eye-tips.jsp
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I'm not particularly concerned about it. The internet is not a major risk to children, in reality. All this is just an overreaction caused by media hype. I've had unrestricted internet access since the age of eleven, and if anything, it's only helped me to grow up, with more understanding and knowledge of the world around me.\n\nPornography and violent media are rather easily access outside of the internet, and have been since before the internet became popular. I really wouldn't worry too much. As long as the child is mature enough and is taught the right values, nothing as mundane as internet access will corrupt them.