Effects of Television on Society
There is probably no greater influence on society than the television. ... But as television has saturated our lives, has it always resulted toward our betterment or has it possibly led to the deprivation of American society? Although there are many benefits of television, American society has most assuredly been adversely affected by it. Since the birth of television, crime has skyrocketed. ... Many attribute this problem to the violence children watch on television. ... Television has led to the moral decline in our nation like no other device in history. With the coming of cable and satellite television, Americans now have scores of channels to watch with very little educational value. Many children sit for hours in front of the television, and could not imagine missing a favorite show or movie. ... Television has softened the moral values and ideals of its viewers. ... From the stances we take on ecological issues to our religious beliefs, television has the power to effect our own values.