Topic 8 Has TV destroyed communication? To agree or disagree with the statement that television has destroyed the communication among family and friends is a matter of balancing its pros and cons. However, if one considers the following reasons, he or she may disagree with the title statement as I do. First, some people may hold the view that friends and family would casily fight with each other for the programs on the television that he or she wants to watch. For example, the child may be likely to switch to the cartoon channel while the father wants to see the news program, and the mother prefers a romantic movie. However as far as I am conceme¢, the scenario is an exaggeration. I do not think such a trivial quarrel would destroy anything important, and as friends or family, the one result is to attribute to the communication, Each person would present their reasons for watching the program, so that next time they would not argue for the same thing again. They know the taste of each number of the family and they will probably try to avoid such conflicts. In addition, television offers us numerous topics to talk about. Television informs us of what is happening around the world, Everybody has his/her own teaction towards these events. Without television, we may hold the idea that no one would have the chance to share. When the friends and the whole family sit tighter in front of a television, a nice and intimate atmosphere is provided for communication, Through such kind of communication, family members can understand each other better. A small example may give some light to this point. Once I had some disagreement and had not talk to my dad for several days. One night, when my dad and I were watching television together, we found an interesting topic that both of us wanted to say something about it, so we said a Jittle first and talk much later and all the unpleasant disappear out of existence, So, in my point of view, nothing has been destroyed by television, On the contrary it might improve our communication,Topic 8 Has TV destroyed communication? There are always good and bad consequences following technological developments. Television has served many needs of people. But, unfortunately, it has destroyed communication among friends and family. The reasons are that people are getting maximum information, entertainment and time pass through various channels, I will explain these reasons in detail further in my essay. ‘Though there are many soutces of gathering information we rely on people for information most of the times. This is gradually replaced by countless advertisements coming up in television. They show different products, their prices and their availabilities in stores. They even give phone numbers to order by calling. Certain products which, we don’t even know the purpose is also explained these days. For example, I have seen an ad about a hair dryer stand 2 days back. Initially, I didn’t even understand its purpose but as it continued, L could easily make out and so I bought it the very next week with out even bothering to ask any of my friends. Man is a social animal. He likes to be in socicty among people, which keeps him entertained by gatherings with friends and family. In television, different serials and movies are played. There are thousands of channels offering variety of programs. Once we get used to watching these programs, we don’t see any point in going out and meeting friends. For instance, when I was a child, our family members and friends uscd to gather every weekend and watch a movie ina theatre. But now, every one watches movies in their own homes as there are some paid channels where we can watch latest movies. It saves time and money. People are anyway busy these days with personal and professional works. On top of this, some channels like discovery, BBC, CNN, ESPN keep people occupicd with all the knowledge they need, They don’t sce any time to mect friends or family. For example, they are even having dinner watching television. ‘There are advantages and disadvantages of everything created on earth. It depends on human beings to utilize or exploit them,Topic 8 Has TV destroyed communication? An invention of the new technological era, many people have deemed television as an obstacle for the normal communication in family and among friends. Although there may be some negative effects of television's presence in our lives, the positive ones are incontrovertible and even more compelling, TV is an acknowledged medium of communication that broadens our knowledge, thus providing more topics of conversation among friends and family. Though the indiscriminate watching of TV programs tends to create inhumane zombies, addicted to the screen and incapable of normal communication, few people actually come down to this state. On the contrary, the discriminating choice of T'V programs could enrich people's view and make them feel more informed. Through specialized broadcasts, people usually become more knowledgeable in their fields of work, thus getting capable of a more fulfilling communication with others. At home, television can always create a warm atmosphere. Imagine a family in front of the TV watching a favorite funny show, laughing, and sharing a common enjoyment, At Christmas and the New Year's Eve, for example, there are shows that contribute to the celebratory atmosphere at home. Although television is said to take up much of the time that we are supposed to spend with our fricnds, it docs not, in fact, spoil communication between friends. It can even provide diverse topies for conversation, help friends share opinions and interests, and, if those are not cnough - help to find friends. In brief, television has proved to be a plentiful source of information for people of different tastes. Consequently, it has much contributed to the more enriching and fulfilling communication among family and friends. And although some "enemics" of the technological world try to dismiss it, television has become an inseparable part of our everyday life, making communication mote enjoyable.Topic 8 Has TV destroyed communication? I strongly agree with the statement that television has destroyed the communication between family and friends. This is a very interesting and thought provoking statement, and I have specific reasons for agreeing with it, which are explained in the following paragraphs. In today's world television occupies a very important place in our lives, more than it ever has. Before the television was invented people used to spend their free time in many different ways. Keeping closc contact with family and friends, meeting new people, and playing sports outdoors are a few such things that used to be on the top of their lists. Even for a long period of time after the television was invented, people used to spend only limited and specific amount of time watching television. But with the advent of satellite television and the introduction of hundreds of channels, we are now spending a good amount of time just to decide what to watch. ‘These days an average family's typical day starts with watching television and ends with it. Add to that, different people in the family have different tastes that results in more than one television in a household. I know many of my friends who own at least three televisions that are on all the time airing a variety of programs, Among all these, where is the time for people to communicate with each other on a regular basis? I can give a very good example of this: | had an appointment with a friend of mine last Sunday at my house. But he did not show up. His reason was, "I was watching something interesting on TV and forgot about our meeting.” ‘There is nothing wrong in watching television. ‘There are so many good programs to watch, but there are equally bad programs that do nothing but waste our time. The secret is to balance our priorities in life. As much as it is important to wateh television, fricnds and family are more important. Communicating with them on a regular basis is a very healthy thing and it should never be overlooked because of television.Topic 8 Has TV destroyed communication? I do strongly support the statement that television has destroyed communication among friends and family. This I support with the following reasons. First Ict me describe the role of television today. Nowadays pcople spend a tremendous amount of time in front of the television. Thus communication among friends and family has become much more difficult in the 21st century. Because television always keeps you up to date, gives you a good laugh and a lot of handy tips for life, people do not need their friends and family members anymore to support them in achieving their goals. Sadly enough the likelihood of becoming addicted to television nowadays is tremendously high. Once you start to communicate less with your friends and family members because you prefer to waich television you will get lonelier and lonclicr. In this case people will start to replace their own family members and friends with talk shows and comedies. In some dramatic situations people believe they are a part of the families shown on TV and therefore entirely lose their feeling for reality. Last but not least I wish to say that I consider the television as a very useful information tool nevertheless it should be used like everything within some borders.Topic 8 Has TV destroyed communication? Nowadays, television plays an important role in people's life. It is the main information source and its popularity is still growing. Every day many new technological inventions are introduced. Almost all activities at home have already been mechanized. We use machines for everything. For example, we use microwave ovens to prepare food more quickly than we used to do it before; we order food, books and anything else we necd just by clicking on a few buttons on the computer keyboard. Also we use mobile phones to be always in touch with our family, friends and the rest of the world, is the good side of using technology. A few centuries ago people used to read newspapers and find out everything that had happened all over the world. ‘Today newspapers are almost completely replaced by a newly invented gadget. This innovation is called television. It has been the most popular information “suppliez” since its invention. Every evening family members sit in front of the TV set and watch programs such’as talking shows, news, and movies for hours, sometimes without even saying a word to cach other. Instead of sitting around the dining table and telling each other about what happened earlier that day they sit on the sofa and gaze at the TV screen. Is that right? Apparently, it is not. Everybody has to think for himself whether he and his family want to become couch potatoes’ or they should continue to communicate with each other and avoid using television and all other technological achievements so much. We should ask ourselves whether we want to lead such a life with no real contact with other human beings. Is it really worth it?Topic 8 Has TV destroyed communication? What do you usually do to relax yourself and have some fun after a whole day's work? How do you spend most of your spare time with a lowest cost of both. money and energy? Most of us will give the same answer: watching TV. As promoted by the development of modera science and technology, television programs today attract a vaster group of audiences by tremendously enriched. contents and a 24-hour rolling schedule than ever before. The fact that television seems to control our choice of leisure and entertainment has recently brought a problem to focus: whether has television destroyed communication among friends and family? Those who agree with the statement insist that such lack of communication should attribute to television, However, I hold just an opposite point of view and I will demonstrate my opinion as followed. First of all, the advantages of television will speak for itself. As known to all, what we find in television is not only some enjoyment or recreation to kill time but also an important source of knowledge and information. Imagine how television makes us familiar with the miracle creatures in the deep ocean that is unavailable otherwise, Undoubtedly television is an indispensable channel for us to learn the world outside. As far as the interpersonal communication is concerned, television also plays a key role in improving, but destroying like someone thinks, the relationship and understanding among friends and family. A good case in the point is that television often focuses the attention of public by broadcasting current events, social news and popular teleplays, It is always casy to find interesting topics with friends and colleagues if you have waiched the same TV program lately and want to share your ideas about it. Besides, in my own family, my parents and I enjoy the time when we are sitting together and watching tele-films. Because it is the moment for us to feel and enjoy the peacefulness and happiness of family life. 1 do not deny that there may be some cases that people are so addicted to television or some other habits that he/she will probably ignore communication with friends and family. Yet it is the wrong attitude of the person himyherself that results the problem but television. Thus, for the reasons above, I shall say: television, like many other important inventions of human beings, benefits our life with both enjoyment and knowledge.Topic 8 Has TV destroyed communication? Has television destroyed communication among friends and family? Different people will give different responses to this question from their own characters, emotional concerns and even educational backgrounds, However, when it comes to me, television has severely affected our contact with our friends and family for the following reasons. In the first place, watching television will obviously take up our leisure time that can be otherwise spent staying with our friends and family. In fact, the television has provided us with a variety of shows, which can casily catch our eyes. An cxample is that, a very hot television play will cat much of our free time magically! Many people will admit that the glamour of television is irresistible! So, how about talking with our old friends? Let us watch another hot television soap opera instead! Without television, we will obviously have more time to share with friends, namely, playing tennis, swimming, playing football cte. These activitics arc all good entertainment and improve our physical fitness as well! Do you expect getting in a good shape or having floppy muscles when sitting in front of television? In the second place, programs on televisions have some negative effects on us in terms of violence, illusion and even brain malfunctions. People who are infected with long exposure to television will indulge themselves in a world full of illusionary love, violence or even pessimistic views of life, How can those people have good time with their friends or other family members? Without television we will have more chanees to realize this world realistically, cherishing people who are loving me, paying more attention to social problems and leading an optimistic life! From this point of view, television seems to be the source of all these tragedies! Admittedly, television is obviously a tool for us to broaden our horizon and entertain ourselves. And such positive effects of television should not be neglected. However, it seems to me that the disadvantages brought by television have outweighed its advantages. Alll in all, ifall the factors are contemplated, we can easily reach a conclusion that television has destroyed our communication with our friends and family and is not as effective as we might expect. Let us give up tonight's soap opera and pay a visit to our old friends instead.