Task i. read the text and fill in the table with good and bad sides of watching tv. children and watching tv watching television is a major activity that influence children and adolescents. children in the united states average three to four hours a day. by the time of high school graduation, will have spent more time watching television than they in the classroom. children who watch a lot of television are likely to: have lower grades in school, read fewer books, exercise less, be overweight. time spent watching television takes away from important activities such as reading, school work, playing, exercise, family interaction, and social development. children also learn information from television that may be inappropriate or incorrect. they often cannot tell the difference between the fantasies presented television reality. they are influenced the thousands of commercials seen each year, many of which are for alcohol, junk foods, and toys. parents can help by doing the following: don't allow children to watch long blocks of tv, but help them select individual programs. choose shows that meet the developmental needs of your child. children's shows on public are appropriate. set certain periods when the television will be off. study times are for learning, not for sitting in front of the tv. make tv viewing an active process for child parents! good sides bad sides