Assignement 5- Emma Tucker

In America today, over 95% of households own a tv set. The television has become almost a necessity in todays world. The majority of people would probably say they see at least a little bit of tv everyday. Our homes, schools, and offices all have tvs and they are almost always on. However, the constant use of television has become quite controversial. You can talk to any mother of a baby or toddler and they will brag about how the are trying to not let their kid watch any television because of the research done proving that tv isnt the best thing for a childs development. But in a few years, or even months, the majority of those children will be able to tell you every small detail about their favorite brightly colored, singing, animated character who is constantly streaming across at least one television in their home.
      Despite their valant efforts, most parents succumb to the tv as a source of entertainment when they are deperate for a little quiet time. And thus, their children become addicted to television just like everyone else. Why is this though? Television for children is an easy etertainment source that requires little to no effort from their parents. It gives overly active kids a distraction and sometimes even convinces them to sit still for a couple moments. And it gives teens and adults the same relief. After a busy day at school or work, television lets us become immeresed in a different world for a hour of our day. Instead of focusing on our own stresses we focus on the trials of our favorite characters.
     Our favorite tv shows also allow us to relate to each other. In a world where it seems like we are constantly fighting with poeple of different beliefs than us, tv can unite us. People with completely different political or religious views come together and mourn when a fan favorite character is killed off a popular show. We celebrate when a long awaitted couple finally has a magically tv wedding, and we reminisence on classic shows after they have been off air for years. TV is something that has the power to connect people across the country and the world.
     TV might be an aimless use of brain power, but that might just be the beauty of it. It distracts us from the woes of the world and gives us a mental.