Television has huge impact on Society. Television has both advantages and disadvantages. It is an audio-visual electronic device of the modern age. It has filled life with a new charm that can never be dismissed summarily as harmful.
Television, in itself, is not harmful. Television becomes harmful to the society when it is misused. The television is a domestic commodity of every house. It is a source of entertainment in hotels, restaurants, public places, railway stations, etc. It caters to the various needs of the society at large. Television has multiple channels and has a wide variety of programs.
The usage pattern of Television decides the outcome. The Television channels make a reckless display of semi-nude films, crime and rude behavior. The college and school students indulge in sexual activities. The society at large becomes a prey of violence.
But, it is also through Television that we get information about the global investigations, conference of doctor, findings and remedies, etc.
It is the role of man that comes foremost. The TV has a powerful educative value. The quiz contests and intelligence programs to create consciousness of family control among the illiterate are done though television. Many other such educative programmes are being done though the television to good effect.
The television is typically a explicit means of entertainment. In general it shut our mind out. We are habituated to watch television regularly. But we also watch secular and vulgar activities on television with our children. We should understand how it goes against our culture. Hardly anybody think of the harmful effects of such programmes. Had it been a bad film on the cinema hall, perhaps we would ensure that our children are not going to see the film. But at home, we do not hesitate in passing our time over such vulgar and rude scenes with our children.
Apart from news channels, the reality show also gives massive exposure to showcase the talent. Television news channels acts like the voice of the nation. Reading of scandals in the newspapers do not shame the immoral person to that extent as when he is aware that his scandals are being witnessed by millions of people across the country.
To conclude, television is an great gift to our society. It is assumed that too much of exposure to the television screen is likely to damage our eyes. But a controlled use of television is a good practice. People should also make habit of splashing the eyes with water after watching television for a while.