Violence on Television
Since its introduction, television has increased in popularity to such
an extent that the TV has become the electronic member of the family. The TV
can hypnotize us and lure us into worlds of fantasy and adventure as we escape
from our worries and cares. It can also inform us and bring us up to date on
the latest news. The TV can be a teacher, a friend, and a source of knowledge
and information, or it can have a negative effect on our behavior. No matter
what effect television has on a person, it is often possible to know someone's
lifestyle by observing the way he watches TV.
When the television was first introduced, critics claimed that it would
be mind numbing, addictive, and utterly passive. These critics were describing
the stereotypical TV watcher, the Addict. As his name implies, this person's
life revolves around watching television. TV is like a drug to him, and he
cannot get enough of it. He epitomizes the couch potato and the "boob" in......
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