Is television good for children? Today it is hard to distinguish what is good television programming and what is harmful for children to watch. In fact, the problem is that our new generations of children are gleaning the majority of their knowledge from television and computers. So it is impossible to separate them completely from any good or bad influences being had through these mediums. Therefore, we must approach the ideas presented on television as having some value, otherwise children would not learn from them at all.
The media presents a certain point of view, when it comes to any subject matter. Parents and educators need to be aware of this, so that they can compare and contrast the ideas presented to children. Very little in the media is inherently false, but often it is slanted or mixed with confusing contradictions. This is the does the most harm of anything on TV today. We need to help our children understand that the world is contradictory and this is being reflected in television programming. Kids need to understand that no matter what they see or hear on television, it is important to analyze it with their own minds. Children need to understand that the ultimate goal of knowing anything is being able to apply it, this means having their own opinions and making up their own minds about it. So is TV good for children? Ultimately, the answer is yes. It is a medium that allows them to absorb massive amounts of knowledge in relatively short spans of time. When complimented with the understanding that this must be viewed subjectively, then kids will learn to think for themselves about anything that is watched. In fact, the current generation is becoming more proactive in their television viewing. One day television will not be a source of worry, but will likely transform into the dominant medium used for education and learning for most of free society.
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