Television is a modern scientific invention of the present century for the world. Presently it has become a highly essential home gadget. People can watch national and international events, sports etc. on the television. It is not only a sophisticated commodity but also a means of recreation. Like any other scientific invention, it has both good and bad effects on society.
As for the advantages, one can increase one’s knowledge about the world by watching programmes on T.V. Thus without using one’s sense of imagination, one can directly see the events of the world at home. The people having no time to read the large volumes of novels can simply watch the films based on them. Without going anywhere for entertainment, one is able to pass his time at home with TV. It saves money and energy. The advertisements shown on the screen gives us information about different products of the market. At the time of national and international games, one feels overjoyed and thankful for this invention for watching these games comfortably at home.
However, it can be misused for the spread of false values. Unfortunately, it has become the means of vulgarity and propaganda. Besides, it discourages the reading and encourages the idleness. Most of the children are influenced by television so much that they pass most of their time in watching it. Thus they are losing interest in their studies and extra-curricular activities. It consumes time that could be utilized for creative and constructive activities. People are becoming T.V addicts in large number.
So in order to have the benefits of scientific inventions, one must guide oneself with wisdom and make use of the new things in the right manner at the right time.
As for the advantages, one can increase one’s knowledge about the world by watching programmes on T.V. Thus without using one’s sense of imagination, one can directly see the events of the world at home. The people having no time to read the large volumes of novels can simply watch the films based on them. Without going anywhere for entertainment, one is able to pass his time at home with TV. It saves money and energy. The advertisements shown on the screen gives us information about different products of the market. At the time of national and international games, one feels overjoyed and thankful for this invention for watching these games comfortably at home.
However, it can be misused for the spread of false values. Unfortunately, it has become the means of vulgarity and propaganda. Besides, it discourages the reading and encourages the idleness. Most of the children are influenced by television so much that they pass most of their time in watching it. Thus they are losing interest in their studies and extra-curricular activities. It consumes time that could be utilized for creative and constructive activities. People are becoming T.V addicts in large number.
So in order to have the benefits of scientific inventions, one must guide oneself with wisdom and make use of the new things in the right manner at the right time.
