Effects of TV on Children Joe is sitting in school watching the clock. The teacher is talking to the class but Joe just can't wait to get home. When the bell finally rings, he runs out of the classroom all the way home. After getting home, he runs to turn on the TV. Having nothing more exciting to do, Joe will sit in front of the television keeping him from doing his homework until his …showed first 75 words of 926 total…

…showed last 75 words of 926 total…By the time of graduation, it can add up to 15,000 hours of watching TV, compared to only 11,000 hours of being in school. Growing older could result in lack of effort in work and communication problems. Control needs to be taken by parents to limit how much and what type of programs their child is watching. It can definitely help develop the young minds to expand their capabilities, stay focused and learn non-violent ways of living.