Pros and Cons on Carnage as Entertainment There's been talk of the benefits and dangers of children watching television virtually since the medium's beginnings in the late 1940s. Parents wishing to allow their children to enjoy television's virtually limitless power to educate and entertain just as often find themselves taken aback by mature themes and subject matter. For decades, public television and certain child-friendly cable networks offered safe harbor from conventional television programming, though in recent years the educational value of some of its programming has fallen under criticism, too. The accusations stem from a belief that so-called educational programming has compromised its standards for the sake of competing with mainstream television entertainment. If these programs become more commercial, the argument states, where can parents find trustworthy program for their children?
Fostering Creativity in children is important for today’s kids. Because of growing numbers of kids playing video games, watching television and going to structured play activities such as camps, there is very little free time for children to just play. Research is showing that play is beneficial for kids. The availability to unstructured play can lead to boredom. Many parents have asked if allowing their kids space to be bored is OK.
Encouraging your child to buy a board game, scooter, bike, rip stick is better than a PlayStation, x-box and a Nintendo DS games that could really actually use most of your money. Kids need to be entertained by something or else they start to annoy their poor parents. But there are many ways you can entertain your children than just electronics. You might love seeing your child happy when they buy new toys but this can use up all your money which is also needed for other things. Video games and toys can start to take control of our lives, it will slowly make our brains deteriorate and can also persuade us to stay away from any social activities which can damage us mentally and emotionally in our later life.
BACKGROUND Educational and informational programming for children’s television became an issue that started in the 1950’s. Many parents during this time were concerned about the content that was being shown for children in concerns that some programs would have potentially harmful effects. In 1968, Peggy Charren founded the Action for Children’s television programming, this National Child Organization made effort to encourage programs diversity and eliminate commercial
There is a famous quote by John F. Kennedy “The goal of education is the advancement of knowledge and the dissemination of truth.” As a parent, people around us might view home schooling as better especially those that home schooled as a child growing up. Most parents’ think that having their child interact with other children is important, but that can be accomplished after school as well, by playing or engaging in recreational activities. Public school encourages socialization everyday and developing new friendships, they are also interacting with children
Telecasted sports also provide a common ground of fun for the family. When it comes down to it families have changed, but it’s the bad cons that outweigh the pros. The American household usually has a television in every room; allowing for each family member to watch their own shows. This freedom can be the cause for a family to not spend as much time together. California State University Professor, Norman Herr states that “the average American watches more than 4 hours of TV each day” (Herr).
For example, One can watch a one hour history program and be interested in what is being said where as most people would not make it to page five of a history book. Although watching Television may be more fun and entertaining, In Johnson’s article Why Games Are Good For You, he talks about how effective media have become in educating children but at the same time these methods of teaching are causing children to lack cognitive skills, causing a deficiency in concentration skills, the ability to pay attention, as
Some of them were standing while others were sitting on benches and watching children play. Kids need to get outside and run around so they can get the physical activity needed to be healthy. Playground is designed for children to interact with each other and to improve their health and fitness level. Playing during recess keeps children healthy and active. However, some children don’t get enough exercise because they watch a lot of TV and it’s hard for full time employed parents to focus on their children’s physical activities.
English Composition I April 1, 2013 Are Certain TV Shows Bad For A Young Child? Kids learn just about anything from what they see on TV. They watch educational shows like Sesame Street, Beakman’s World, etc. Shows like these have great educational tools that they teach kids so they can grow up with knowing what’s wrong and what’s right. But if a kid is left alone or unsupervised they could watch shows that encourage them to act differently than usual.
Children's television viewing should be limited to less than 2 hours a day in order to avoid too many negative effects. Violence is something that is hard for children to avoid on television today. Children are at risk of viewing this violence because they are watching more than the suggested amount of television. When children see this violence, they think it is cool and fun, so they want to try it out. They are taught that the images of violence are amusing.