Many people say that Television makes people foolish or breaks communication off. I agree some part of bad effects about Television but I don’t think Television destroy communication but give us common subjects to talk about and make us bond together more and more.
I remember when I was in school, every break time my friends and I were busy to talk about what we watched on TV yesterday. There were certain programs which my generation liked and we felt like we were in common from watching and talking about the programs together. I think that sharing the story from TV became part of cultures for us at the time.
It happened not only at school but also at home. After dinner, my family usually watched Television eating dessert together. We gathered in the living room, laughed, conversed together watching Television. We also watched some programs which made for young generation together. My parent memorized singers whom I liked, and they also listened to their music. I think it was helpful to narrow generation gap and Television did work as an intermediary between my family members.
I also think that watching Television is one of good ways to learn. In my case, I don’t like reading much, so listening and watching was more effective way to learn like watching educational programs on Television and I learned a lot of things from Television.
Now, I don’t usually watch Television anymore but it doesn’t mean that I think of Television unnecessarily. I just have less spare time nowadays and it is not fun for me to watch it alone. But I will be willing to spend time watching Television with my family and friends.
I think Television is surprising result of our developed culture and a gift for us. If we use Television right way and restrict ourselves well, it will give us just benefit. It is totally depends on self-control, why should we give our present up?