Research has indicated that children spend a lot more time for watching television than they did in the past and do not engage in active or creative things.
This problem can be caused by many factors, and I believe it could be addressed by both individuals and the government.
There are several main culprits that can explain why children spend more time watching TV than in the past and have less time on active or creative activities. Firstly, the busy lifestyle of many modern parents plays a role in children’s increased TV consumption. They often have numerous jobs, so watching TV is one of the ways which keep their children occupied. As a result, youngsters may turn to television as a form of entertainment and killing time. Secondly, the widespread development of digital media also contributes to the rise of TV consumption in young people. Children may easily approach and have unlimited access to entertainment programs. The convenience and variety of digital media make children spend a lot of time in front of screens rather than doing active and creative things.
In order to address the problems, several measures will be put forward. One is that family and parents should spend more time with children, and together they should engage in indoor and outdoor activities. For example, parents and children can play sports or read books together in their free time. In addition, the government and schools must educate young people about the harmful effects of watching too much television while they can establishing available and appealing recreational spaces such as parks and entertainment areas. This can encourage children to spend time on creative activities and reduce television consumption.
In conclusion, children watch much television and have less time for active or creative things because of the lack of attention from parents and the convenience of digital media. This issue can be dealt with by the above measures.