“T.V is a bad influence on children” LaShawnda Lampley Ashley Battle Room.303 2/15/12

SUPPORT

No child should watch no more than 2 hours of television a day In a study it shows that a child's chances of attention deficit disorder would increase by 10% A new study concludes that children who watch television experience shortened attention spans based on number of hours of television watched.

worst you get. The children who watched the most television most likely had concentration problems, impulsiveness, restlessness, and confusion. Children who watches a lot of television would have a higher chance of having a disorder. The more television you watch the

Violent television shows are a bad influence Children who watches violent shows are more likely to be more aggressive. According to a study they think that everything and everyone would hurt them.

You shouldn't spend more time watching television than being outside. Children who watch television a lot is most likely overweight. Children who watches television a lot is in danger of coming obsessed.

OPPOSE

Watching television could be entertaining and educational By watching television it could inspire a child to be a doctor or even a lawyer. Television could give a child the idea to travel the world and explore different cultures.

Watching television doesn't affect your brain in a bad way One study found that kids between the ages of 3 and 5 watching television actually helped their test scores. One study found that some shows are actually educational. They are suitable for all ages.

If a child likes Blues Clues then they could create clues and riddles for people to solve at home. Sesame Street teaches children to count and use problem solving skills. Television shows can inspire kids to try new activities

CONCLUSION I think that television isn't a bad influence on children because it is educational and children can learn things on television before they learn it is school. I think television is good but if you watch too much it makes you slack off with your education.

Works Cited tvhealth.htm