According to the poet, television has a negative and harmful influence on youngsters. It hypnotizes them and causes their brains to become dull and mushy as cheese. Their inventive and creative abilities are harmed by viewing television for extended periods of time. They begin to trust what they see on television and become disconnected from real life and nature. Additionally, television leads children to try new things, but these activities usually involve trying not to vomit from the disgusting images or using the remote control like a knife. Television is said to be responsible for causing children to lose their natural instincts and to become over-dependent on toys that can only do so much to entertain them. Viewing television can also cause children to become insecure about themselves and their place in the world. They feel like they have to act like those they see on television in order to be accepted by their peers. Some researchers believe that too much television exposure during childhood can lead to behavioral problems later in life. These people claim that because television shows us doing things that seem fun and easy, but which most adults would eventually learn are wrong, it can give children the idea that this is how life is supposed to be lived. When you watch too many scary movies or show episodes where the main character loses, it can make kids think that these are the norms for important situations in life. However, others say that any adverse effects from television usage are minimal at best and could even be beneficial for children's cognitive development.