Influence of the Television

Throughout many decades, technology has been evergrowing and year after year many different technological advances have been made. These advances, also begin to advance the changes in society and how people live their everyday lives. One of the most populaur of technology that changed society is the television. However the impact that the television has made on society is controversial. For one, it benefits us because people are able to become quickly updated on news throughout the world and stay connected. The television provides us with entertainment on the shows we may watch, and it also may help up buy better with commercials advertising different products. People no longer have to look at the paper to see what's on TV, they simply can push a button and hundred of channels may appear on the screen - and people of all types can find a show that they're interested in. Also, People don't have to wait to find out the news they can simply find all they need on the TV whether breaking news, weather updates, traffic etc. However as everything does, the television also has some negative impacts on society. For one, it makes society less active and on their feets, as having a tv provides you with all the useful information you need and you can even buy straight from TV ads. People may become "couch potatoes" and therefore their health may be at risk. Even the shows that are played on the television may impact people - such as sitcoms etc. Children and Teens may watch shows and feel the need to be like characters who may be rowdy or crazy or disrespectful. People may soak up the way people act on television and may bring it to life. Overall, the TV has many different pros and cons but in the end it really depends how people monitor what they watch and how much they may watch.