Television can be harmful to children

Television can be harmful to children in many ways. Television destroys their ability to think creatively. Television minimizes children's social skills. Television also aids in weight gain. It also gives children violent ideas. Television can be a great educational tool but should be monitored and explained at all times. When a child watches television, they do not have to use their thinking skills. Television is taking away the traditional way of classroom learning. They have …

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