Today there are many problems that are destroying society. One of the major problems destroying society is television. The television set is shaping the way people act and think in society. Because some television shows promote harmful habits, watching television shows prevents involvement in more productive activities, and television creating a rift between people, the television set is demolishing the world in which we live.
First, some television shows are trying to promote harmful habits. A few harmful habits that television promotes are smoking, drinking, and violence. Some television shows illustrate people relaxing by frequently drinking or smoking or sometimes doing both. A good example of this would be the television show “Cheers”. The show revolves around a group of friend who relax at a bar drinking mostly every night after work to unwind. This often leads vi
Also, too many Americans are watching television rather than getting involved in more productive activities. Instead of everyone sitting and watching television in their spare time, they could volunteer at a local organization or just help an older or disabled friend or neighbor. These people that are sitting and watching hours of mind numbing television, could get out and get some exercise, as simple as walking around the block or as complex as joining a gym. There are many other real life activities that people could get interested in if they would leave their television and get more involved in their communities.
ewers to drinking and smoking to relax like the actors that they see on television. All this drinking and smoking can become serious health problems for people. Also, little kids watch cartoons and action shows and start to believe that they are actually the ch