Television can be enormously entertaining for children. They can watch people or characters in various situations and learn a great deal about life. In fact, it is estimated that children learn more from television than from relationships or school. It can fill the void between stimulation children need and the energy and time a parent has. Television is only a technical instrument that can be used appropriately to enhance the enjoyment of life or can be used inappropriately as a substitution for human relationships and interactions and personal growth and development.
Children learn the most from what they see and do the most.
It is sad commentary to know that by the time a child graduates from high school he will have spent more hours in front of the TV set than he will have spent in class. Parents must be concerned about what the television is teaching their children and how it affects their behavior. Young children recognize and learn observed behaviors though they do not understand or recognize motives or consequences. Children identify with characters or situations portrayed on television and are likely to imitate the behaviors of familiar characters and situations. Be aware of the content of shows before allowing your child to watch them.3.