How Television Influences the Youth Today: Positive and Negative Impacts

Television influenced the youth today?

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“How has television influenced the youth today?”
In the present scenario, there are many latest technologies that are introduced for the
entertainment of the individuals. Television is also one of the technologies which are used by
millions of individuals on a routine basis. Television is the medium through which the positive
and negative effect can be generated and there are many studies that have stated the impact of
television on the youth (Condry, 2017). The Thesis statement can be defined as "There is both
positive and negative impact of the television on the youth". The Thesis statement will argue
that "Television has positively impacted the youth as it helps them to connect with the world".
Also, the next argument will be related to "Television also promotes aggressive behavior". The
third argument that will be discussed is "Television disconnect the youth from their real life".
Therefore, it can be stated that in this paper the discussion will be made on the technology which
is "Television".
It is argued that Yes, television has positively affected the youth as it is considered as the
platform that helps them to connect with the world. It is observed that Television is the major
source of information for the youth. The youth watch different TV shows and movies that can
help them to boost their knowledge in relation to the activities which are taking place around
their surroundings. For example, the individuals are getting aware of the issue related to Sexual
Harassment. Through different news channel, it is easy for them to consider accurate
information. Also, there are many acid victims who are interviewed on television and they share
their stories on the global platform. This impacts the mindset of the youth and it is also the
platform that educates the people to take right actions against such cases or incidents. According
to the Survey which was conducted in 2017, it has been stated that the majority of the Youth uses
streaming services also to watch the television. By considering this research, it can be said that
Television is a popular medium which is considered by the youth to gain knowledge
(FACTANK, 2019). Therefore, television has influenced the youth in a positive manner also.
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(Source: FACTANK, 2019).
But also, on the other hand, it is argued that "Television promotes the aggressive
behavior of the youth". Television has also negatively impacted the youth in the recent era. It is
examined that Youth sometimes engage themselves and create an addiction to watch violent
programs on the television which led to aggressive behavior. Television violence impacts the
youth and they learn the activities which are not right and ethical in the eyes of law. For
example: there are a majority of youngsters who love to watch the Television shows in which
criminal activities are showcased or the episodes related to killing, torture, and death. By seeing
these types of episodes or channels on television, the aggressive behavior among the youth can
easily be boosted. The youth are impressionable to all the activities which are taking place
around them and they get attracted to the unethical actions easily (Lansford, 2018).
Also, apart from violent programs, there are also different advertisements which are
showcased such as the advertisements for Smoking and drinking. This also influences the change
in the overall behavior of the youth and encourages them to engage in these activities which are
not good for their health. According to the recent study, it is analyzed that the negative impact of
the television viewing is not only restricted for the short term for the children but it also
enhances the violent behavior which persists in their adulthood. There are many psychologists
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