When it comes to the function of television, some maintain that the real object of watching television is for relaxing while watching diverse entertaining programs, while others say that in today's unlimited competitive society, people want to gain some benefits such as improving language skills by watching television. From my perspective, I am more inclined to agree with the former. To me, it boils down to taking a rest while wacthing favorite programs; the time and space people can share their free time with their family.
To begin with, now a days, many television programs are filled with soup opera, popular music, cinema and comedy. The reason why programs' characteristics are formed like this is that each individual want to watch those programs on television. As well as you know, many broadcasting companies are private enterprises. Their ultimate purpose might take much more money. So they are aware of the viewer's taste. For example, in general, the most popular programs are serviced at peak time of the day because it is expected that many people would watch them during the peak time. Of course, the programs are soup operas or something like that which many people want to watch while relaxing.
In addition to enjoying their relaxing time, television allows all family members to get together each other to watch their favorite programs. In today's society, each family member is very busy to follow their tight schedules at work or school. Thus even if they live in a same house, sometimes, they cannot see each other during a day. In this situation, if television provides very interesting program, each family member is willing to share their tiny free time with their family because television is almost located in a center space of the house such as living room. Through this time for watching their favorite programs, family members can not only exchange one’s day routine but also, force a relationship with each other. If television is used for just education, we cannot expect this effect.
In sum up, for a long time since television had been invented, it has taken a significant role to make people happy and enjoy with its interesting entertainment programs. Even if the times change enormously, its role and functions are not shifted that much. Right now, if you are allowed small time to enjoy something, what will you do? I am sure that you would lay back on a cozy couch and grab a remote control and then turn on the television for amusement. What a relax time!