Persuasive Essay

Persuasive Essay

T.V. Use

By: Nicky Wubben

Many of us wonder if T.V. use is positively or negatively affecting our

lives today. The average person watches about 28 hours of T.V. per week in the U.S. Whereas in Finland, the average person watches about 18 hours per week.
        The most watched T.V. show in the U.S. is “American Idol.” The next watched show is “NCIS.” When we watch these shows we never really think how they can affect us. If we watch American Idol, some viewers could take it as the person who wins become their idol. Or if a child watches a violent show, such as “NCIS,” the child is probably more likely to act more violently.                                         

Children who watch violent T.V. shows are more likely to be more aggressive. For example, on “NCIS” when they show how the person died, it can be very violent at times. Some parents nowadays leave their children home alone with the T.V. as their “babysitter.” Children don’t always make the best decisions as to what T.V. channel to watch. In the 1950s less bad language was allowed than in today’s times.
    In “I Love Lucy” they wouldn’t let them use the word pregnant, but on today’s T.V. shows and movies they have bad language and sex scenes, even in PG movies. Although a lot of it is bad, there are still some good educational channels.  For example; “Animal Planet” and the “History Channel.”
    I think that T.V. can negatively influence and pollute the minds of children. There are some movies that no kids should ever see. There should be more strict rules on PG movies. I also think parents should be more aware of what their kids are watching. They could block channels that they don’t believe their children should be watching. Maybe if parents did this more the world would be a little less violent.