THE TELEVISION - ITS GOOD AND BAD EFFECTS

 

Television is considered one of the miracles of the modern science. There are many sources of getting information in the world today. Radio, television, telex, fax, e-mail and internet are some of them.

Out of all these television has become the most powerful source of getting information. A television has two fold benefits. We can see the incidents that are taken place in different parts of the world and also we can listen about such incidents over the T.V. Mankind is indebted to Baird, the famous scientist who invented the television.

Television plays an important role in the modern society. It is a boon to the teacher and the learner. Several programmes are telecast with the help of atellites. The introduction of colour T.V. has made this medium very popular and effective. Business community, farmers, teachers, students and in short every section of the society derive benefits from this medium. Schools where T.V. sets are available enjoy the educational programmes daily. Screen education has a great educative value. Where thousands of words fail to teach a child in the classroom, the T.V. succeeds with its pictures, charts and diagrams. Also, television gives mental satisfaction to all. After a day s hard work, one can comfortably sit and enjoy various programmes such as movies, dramas, musical concerts, quiz programmes and cartoons. News programmes too have become very popular.

The T.V. has also brought about a silent revolution in the present day society. Even farmers and workers find it useful and enjoyable. It not only entertains them but also it educates them. There are special programmes on agriculture including new methods of cultivation. A lot of useful knowledge and information could be imparted to them through the T.V. Farmers get valuable instructions from the experts in the field on agriculture.

Now let us look at the bad effects of the T.V. Parents and teachers often complain that children neglect their studies because of the television. They also say that certain programmes are not at all suitable for children. There is another complaint to the effect that most programmes show anti-social activities such as murder and robbery. They say that these programmes pollute the minds of their children. Therefore the authorities concerned should look into this matter and take action to remedy the situation. Anything becomes good or bad by the way it is used. With proper control and enforcement of standards, the bad effects could be removed.