Letter: Television and Its Benefits

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Letter: Television and Its Benefits

Dear Sir/Madam,

In response to last nights letter in the Rhondda Leader. I am writing

to disagree that television has negative effects.

Television has a positive impact on people by entertaining, This was

stated by 'Dr P Neiman'.'Television cheers us up when we're depressed

or feel down' E.g. Friends is a series comedy programme that makes you

want to laugh and giggle. Another way why television entertains people

in that some shows give you knowledge which increases you IQ. Example

of shows that increase your knowledge are ' who wants to be a

Millionaire' and 'Weakest Link'. They have double value. They

entertain and they simultaneously install knowledge by asking

questions.

These programmes usually make you scream at the television making you

interact as well.Television can make educational issues entertaining

and interest people especially the young people because children love

Dinosaurs and bright colourful things. Programmes such as 'Walking

with dinosaurs'. Will be enjoyable and at the same time be giving you

loads of information by giving the names of the dinosaurs, which were

carnivores and herbivores etc.

Television teaches us about different cultures. Television helps us be

more aware of political, cultural and religious values different to

our own western values, For example. the situation in Iraq against

Sadam Hussein. Also certain programmes such as 'Ready steady cook'

expose us and teach us about different kinds of exotic foods. This can

also lead to a more healthy life styles and show where the foods used

in the recipes are originally from which will build up you common

knowledge. television increases awareness and helps promote racial

tolerance and to think before they say. an example of a Programmes

which does this is 'The bill' because it goes through mainly

different activities through racial to violence. It also shows how it

is dealt with and why it is wrong.

Television raises awareness about sensitive issues. Television can

teach teenagers about drugs, alchol and health and safety issues. The

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