List of Advantages & Disadvantages of Watching Television

You guys might be thinking why have I taken such a random topic to talk on. Well, now a days the use of television on we can say screen is increasing and it is important that we know the advantages as well as the disadvantages of using it so that we can use the time we give it in a better way. 

First of all, what you think is television a good thing or a bad thing? Some people believe it to be useless and just the roots of all negative informations while others take it as a source of entertainment or information as a whole. We can't say who is right here as everyboody's has their own perception. So, to balance it out, I will be talking about both the advantages and disadvantages of watching television. 

Advantages

• Easy and cheap source of information and entertainment. Everybody can't afford Netflix or any other OTT platform subscription but majority can afford a television.
• Updates on world affairs. 
• There are various channels like Discovery which can help us gain knowledge. 
• We can watch different types of shows in a minimum pay.
• Helps avoid lonliness. 
• We can have great family time with a movie or show on. 
• Free and easy surce of sex education. 

Disadvantages

• There are different types of channels and shows available. Children might get exposed to criminal, sexual or any other type of ideas before the correct age. 
• Watching too much television isn't good for health. It affects our eyes and physic. 
• Wastes time. 
• Can be addictive. 
• Sometimes you might get wrong news or some negative news. 
• Can impact relationships. If you spend too much time infront of your television you might miss chances to bond with your family. 

So these were some good and bad things about watching television. Everything has it's pros and cons, it depends on us how we use the thing and make it beneficial for self.