The positive and negative effects of T.V. on children

By Bushkids

We often see age restrictions and messages that state ‘do not try this at home’ scrolling across the screen during various shows. Yet, there are many instances when children jump off roofs with sheets tied around their necks trying to do what they saw on television. There are also instances when watching television affects an individual’s performance at school. In some instances television has been beneficial to one’s studies e.g. the Learning Channel. However, in other instances television serves as a distraction and at times it becomes an addiction.