There is a view that it is damaging for people to watch advertisements; others argue that it can be beneficial for individuals’ lives. I partially subscribe to the former idea and will explain why.
Admittedly, the idea that exposure to advertisements is detrimental can be supported on many grounds. First and foremost, there is a massive number of advertisements, which can have negative effects not only on adults but also on children. For example, research conducted in Russia reportedly found that when children were watching cartoons and an advertisement interrupted the program, their interest in the content decreased and they became frustrated. This suggests that frequent interruptions may negatively affect children’s enjoyment and concentration. Also of a major concern is that, when driving a car, advertisements can act deceptively. For instance, driving a car is laborious; therefore, when the driver glances at an advertisement, they may cause a traffic accident. It seems to me that an immediate ban on advertisements is crucial if we are to save people’s lives.
With that said, I do not fully subscribe to the former point of view, since advertisements can also be beneficial to individuals in several ways. The first point to consider is that advertisements are a type of information that will make individuals’ lives easier. For example, if people need assistance with agricultural work, they may not need to seek help from those around them because advertisements can inform them about suitable services that can meet their needs. Equally important is the fact that in terms of small businesses, advertising has a significant impact on making money. For instance, newly established businesses need to attract customers; for this reason, young entrepreneurs can promote their businesses by placing advertisements along roads, in shopping malls, and in other crowded public places. Therefore, advertisements can play an important role not only in the lives of the general public but also in those of the upper class.
in coclusion, despite the drawbacks associated with exposure to advertisement, I believe that this sort of content have tremendous benefits such as for starting businesses, for individuals who need help for their agricultural work. However, government should put stricter regulations for such content.