In this day and age, with the advent of cutting-edge technology, learning on high-end devices has been a widespread trend among families and schools. It is commonly believed that it is better for youngsters to watch TV frequently both in school and at home since it helps them study more effectively. From my perspective, while iI accept that this trend indeed has some negative sides, iI am of the opinion that learning on TV can bring more good than harm.
On the one hand, I would argue that watching TV both inside and outside school brings a range of beneficial impacts. The first one is that a proper amount of time watching television can help adolescents not only enrich their knowledge but also broaden their horizons about the world. For example, educational shows such as Minute Earth or Best of Science enable kids to conduct simple experiments or have some more useful scientific understandings. Another one is that learning through television can make classes more enjoyable and engaging. In particular, instead of utilizing traditional teaching techniques, teachers are now able to apply videos with lively visual information in their teaching to make their lessons more memorable and thrilling. As a result, students are more likely to achieve higher academic results.
On the other hand, it is undeniable that watching TV too frequently on a daily basis can have adverse effects on adolescents’ health and ability to communicate. Firstly, watching TV too much without surveillance can make it easier for the youth to be addicted to this activity. As a consequence, children will be more susceptible to health problems such as obesity or short-sightedness. Moreover, the habit of watching television on a regular basis can also reduce the amount of time they spend on face-to-face communication. Some children nowadays are being too occupied with watching TV. Therefore, they spend less time on interacting and communicating with others, deteriorating their ability to communicate. Consequently, they are more likely to feel lonely and depressed as they grow up.
In conclusion, despite several potentially adverse impacts watching TV has on youngsters, I hold a belief that those negative effects are outweighed by its beneficial influences in the long run.