Educational Benefits of Television for Children

Educational Benefits of Television for Children

Introduction

Children and adolescents both enjoy watching TV as much as elders. TV viewing in children is discouraged, as generally, it is associated with problems such as obesity due to lack of physical activity, negative effect on behavior and attention issues. This paper discusses the educational benefits of watching television in children. In the traditional media, children watch anything and everything from violence to casual sex. This is harmful for their intellectual development. Educational benefits of television can best be understood in the light of Educational TV channels and educational programs produced and directed specifically for children.

Discussion

In an age, where both parents are out of the house to earn a living for the family, children of today spend more time in front of TV than ever before. This has raised the attention required by authorities to promote educational TV and programs and work on their quality. Television is the invited guest in our homes that make part of our daily lives. Educational TV has its benefits. When children watch educational programs their ability to learn increases much more than when they learn on their own. It is because parents may not always have the expertise to train their children or to make them respond in a certain way. The makers of children educational programs keep in mind the many questions that come in the mind of a kid. Sesame Street is the oldest show and holds the title of being the one cartoon that everyone has watched.

We all have watched it and we all have nostalgic memories of it. We related to the characters. Similarly, shows like Dora the explorer enhance children's listening, comprehending and interpretation skills. It also instills in them some admirable qualities that they ...