Watching TV is considered a form of entertainment for many. Other than that, it can also be a source of information for current updates. I do not agree that watching TV is a waste of valuable time as it does bring some benefits.
For many people, watching TV is considered as leisure time. TV shows such as series, films, sport, and comedy shows are some examples of entertainment. TV provides entertainment for almost all age groups, from children, teens, to adults. It is very important for people to have enough leisure time to relax from stressful work or school tasks. Personally, I do not think leisure time is considered a waste of time. However, all things should be done in moderation. We have to make sure that these entertainments do not distract us from doing our main responsibilities.
Besides entertainment purposes, watching TV can also be a source of information to keep us updated about current news. Television provides various kinds of information such as politics, education, or even weather updates. Some TV channels also show live updates about important news such as emergency cases or natural disasters. These are crucial information that we should be aware of. Furthermore, some TV channels can give us news from all around the world.
In the end, we cannot completely consider watching TV as a waste of valuable time as it can be a source of information and a form of entertainment for many people. However, it is also important to be aware of our main responsibilities and prioritize them over watching TV.