Television and Americans When television began great hopes and great fears arose concerning what its effects might be. With the flip of a switch, Americans could bring the world into their homes. Americans wondered if it would corrupt children with too much crime and violence. Nor did parents imagine the number of hours children would spend watching television. Television influences Americans both good and bad effects everyday. Americans watch their favorite shows on it every …showed first 75 words of 860 total…

…showed last 75 words of 860 total…are different sides to the story and different aspects to consider. Television is a bigger part of our lives than some would prefer, but in ways it can be of benefit. We learn something new from television every day. Whether it is a world event, attained from watching the news, or the meaning of a word attained through a cartoon, we are always learning from it even though we may not realize it. Word count: 870