Saturday, November 8, 2008

Bad effects of television on children

Children`s television programmes began in the 1950s. By 1951 television showed up to 27 hours per week of television programmes aimed at children. It is good passive pastime for children continuously watching television programs, may be animated or violoent or any other stuff which is not at all useful for children. Children who watch violence develop negativity in their thoughts and become agressive.

In terms of health, the main problem is obesity through a lack of exercise, and so television has been blamed for this in part. This is because watching television distracts the receptors in the brain which let the child know when they are full. Television is like any other factor in life; it can have positive effects in moderation. There are no suggested guidelines for television viewing, and so it is down to personal and family choice.

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