by Judith Hamilton

Created on: May 23, 2009   Last Updated: May 24, 2009

Is television worth watching, certainly! Whether you are into educational shows or a just for fun TV show, a TV is always great entertainment. TV is not the beast people make it out to be. You can learn a lot by watching TV programs, like the how to shows or the Discovery channel offers a lot of educational programs. There are plenty of news programs to keep you up to date on current affairs which is very important.

TV is very good in moderation and if you are watching a good program. Unfortunately there are some tacky shows out there but it's always good to keep turning the channel until you find something appropriate. Talking about a television show or movie is also a good conversation starter. Sometimes it can be overwhelming to flip through so many channels until you find something you like.

Ask a child where they learned a song or a new phrase and they'll say Sponge Bob what can be better than that, using a silly little sponge to get through to our children with an educational message, that's clever. Speaking of That's Clever, this is also a great TV show if your an artsy person. This show shows three different crafters and their demonstrations of creations made in their studios. Don't know how to cook watch the many cooking channels.

My parents used to say, what would people do without their TVs and I know that no-one has ever died due to lack of TV or of death by too much TV, but it makes life more fun. It also adds a little noise in the house. When the power is out most of our homes are so silent because are televisions are not working. Of what I've observed in the book stores, people still like to read, and get out and do sports, and entertain themselves other ways but they still seem to be holding on to their TVs and adding more of them to the rooms in their houses.

TV keeps you informed and it's so much fun for most people to look forward to watching a good movie. Sometimes people almost seem reluctant to admit to watching TV for fear of seeming less interesting but just as staying focused on a good read I feel it's good to stay focused on watching a good TV program. A lot of good memories come from watching TV and talking about the programs with friends and family. There are beautiful television sets out there now that make you feel as though you are in a theater and I feel that watching an up-lifting program can be a good stress reliever.

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