Effects of Television on Modern Society Essay

Upon its introduction up until the dot com era idiot box was the most popular medium. The ability for news and events to be televised and viewed instantly nearly the world has given our society the ability to connect with the world by the push of a button. Although TV has made information more than nonexempt it has its weak points as well.Over the years violence on tv set has become more common and more acceptable. Until the recent push for TV ratings it was difficult for parents to ensure their children were viewing material they deemed appropriate and even so some may not agree with the rating system. I echo as a young child watching Power Rangers which was rated TV-Y7. That meant the youngest witness watching should be at least seven years old. Kids pantomime their heroes and act like they do. I dont think its in the best interest of any seven year olds parents to cede for the child to take in such brutal shows.I am sure that within the next ten years television leave be hind either become much more liberal, or much more conservative, but not anywhere in between. Less and less the great unwashed seem to care what is broadcast on cable TV, while the ones who do care seem to have a dying voice. The effect on our society is rather mixed and it will be a few decades before we see any real effects on our youth.