“Adults should trust teens to be responsible for their media choices and listen to them about why the stories they like are important, instead of focus on their choices solely as an opportunity to lecture on "having better things to do" and "all the crap that's on TV" (Campbell). Although not all TV shows are good for them teenagers, there are still many shows aimed at teenagers that understand them without wrongly influencing them. The main concern should be whether, in the long run, television is beneficial or detrimental to the whole person. its negative aspects, the bad influences of some shows and the sheer stupidity on the part of others It also has more positive intentions, such as shaping the minds of younger generations and promoting good morals among younger and older generations. . Despite the negative connotation of watching a lot of television, it can still be beneficial in helping to develop one's mind. Despite the many unnecessary forms of mindless entertainment present in the media, there are many television shows that are suitable for all ages. raised on. Some shows promote educational values ​​to nurture young minds. Sesame Street is a show aimed at preschoolers and "independent research found that children who regularly watched Sesame Street gained more than non-viewers on tests of letter recognition, vocabulary and early math skills" (Guernsey). It's not just about Sesame Street, but many shows such as Dora the Explorer and Blue's Clues, although aimed at much younger generations, provide an early example for children to learn various skills with the goal to give them an early start well before they even go to school. begin. With a wide variety of learning shows that promote ...... middle of paper ...... shion. Families can bond by watching shows together and using them as an opportunity to talk about anything and everything. Works Cited Campbell, Richard and Campbell, Caitlyn, Lavery, David and Wilcox, Rhonda V. eds. “Demons, Aliens, Teenagers and Television.” Killing. March 2, 2001. The web. November 15, 2009 “The good things on television. » Media Awareness Network. and Web. November 18, 2009. Guernsey, Lisa. “The show that counts.” Newsweek 22.153 (2009): 53-57. EBSCO. Internet. October 29, 2009. Poniewozik, James. “Breedy’s Gang.” Time 19-173 (2009): 18-18. EBSCO. Internet. October 29, 2009. Star Wars: Episode II — Attack of the Clones. By Georges Lucas. Real. George Lucas. LucasArts, 2002. Film. “Impacts of television on children. » Media Awareness Network. and Web. November 18, 2009. Weider, Joe. “Watch and grow.” Muscle and Fitness, August 2009. EBSO. Internet. October 29. 2009.