Is Television a Blessing or a Curse?
Now， it is generally accepted that television plays an important part in people’s lives. But， there is an ongoing heated discussion as to whether television is a blessing or a curse.
As is often pointed out by some people， television keeps one better informed about current events， allows one to follow the latest developments in politics and science， and offers an endless series of programs which are both instructive and stimulating.
Some people insist that television is a curse rather than a blessing. They argue that it has brought about many serious problems. The major one is its effects on young people. They are now so used to getting their information， education and entertainment from television that their literacy as well as physical ability has been greatly weakened.
In summary， television has both advantages and disadvantages. Whatever effects it has， one thing is certain， television in itself is neither good nor bad. It is the use that determines its value to society.