The uses and abuses of television

Gone are the days of 'old fashioned' entertainment. Television is an important invention of this century. Its great effect upon society is remarkable. It is to be found in any large city in the world.Television contributes a lot for the benefit of mankind. It is one of the great educators. Ordinary people, would have known little about foreign countries, engineering feats, science and medicine without television. In some countries apart from the program for the general public, 'school' television program has been introduced. Television provides good entertainment. We can see musical shows, movies and news events about the world on a small screen. It provides great excitement and creates an interest in various arts. A piano recital, an orchestra, a grand ball and a clandestine love affair are some items to provide occasional merriment. To the old people and the sick, television is a companion. The no longer feel loneliness; television entertains them and makes them happy. Space men today are making enormous strides in the space race. Television has its use in this field also. Photographs of space flights can now be relayed to the earth by satellite and to the television screen. Unfortunately, there is harmful effect if people spend too much time in 'viewing'. Children are likely to neglect their studies. If television has too strong a hold, even elderly people are likely to neglect some of their important work. When too much time is given on programs of vice and crime there is a disastrous effect in the young. But if this medium is used properly it can become an advantage and no a disadvantage to mankind. Then only it will gain the wide appreciation it deserves.

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