Is television causing more harm than good to children and students?

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67% of users

I believe that television causes more harm than good to children and students, in spite of many educational efforts.

Even though there are many attempts at developing educational programs for children and students, I believe that television does more harm than good. For every Sesame Street, there are 100 Spongebobs. And, I believe that children's attention spans are being harmed by television, as well.

Yes BrownDustin82
Television displays desensitizing violence for our children and students.

I believe that television can be a good tool in educating children and students. However, it is very rarely used as such, considering that quality educational programs are few and far between. Instead, children are typically allowed to make their own programming choices, and those choices that are most appealing contain violence. This desensitizes children to violence and gives them a warped impression of the world.

Yes SpikyWesley

33% of users

Television is only harmful if you perceive it as reality.

I believe that people know the difference between what is portrayed on television as fiction, and what is real. I think that the influence that television has on young people is exaggerated. They are probably exposed to too many commercials and misleading advertising, but I don't think that is innately harmful.

No ender31444

I believe that television causes more harm than good to children and students, in spite of many educational efforts.