Thursday, December 31, 2009

TV's effects on Children's Values and Beliefs



Recognizing that the family is by far the most important factor in forming children,s value systems most experts see TV as a kind of two way mirro that both reflects and shapes society's values. In the on-going debate about the good and bad found in all TV- from sitcoms and soaps to news, documentaries and talk shows- other observers have remarked that television consistently demonstrates the difference between right and wrong. In practical terms, this means that most parents will find that the basic values present in most type of TV programming are those that they are promoting in their own homes. By watching TV with their children parents can further ensure that the lessons being taught on the screen are those they want their children to be exposed to.

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