Television is a very wide and effective disseminator of information and knowledge. That is the main function of television was created. Television also has its pros and cons. Television (TV), sometimes shortened to tele or telly, is a telecommunication medium used for transmitting moving images in monochrome (black and white), or in color, and in two or three dimensions and sound. The term can refer to a television set, a television show, or the medium of television transmission. Television conveys the latest developments inside and outside, conveys knowledge, is an entertainment tool, gives awareness to the community and also conveys the will of the people to the government and a tool for advertising.

 

Television is an invention used by all sections of society regardless of age. All age groups watch television because different broadcasts are provided by the television network for a particular age group. Television has the potential to spread good and bad effects to society. Not all television programs are bad, but data showing the negative effects of exposure to violence, inappropriate sexuality and offensive language are convincing.

​

First of all, the adverse effect of television on children is that it can inhibit the development of reading techniques. At a young age, children must be trained to read and add their techniques in reading. Children will lack in terms of reading techniques, mixing and creativity. Because of the preoccupation of children watching television, children will be less communicative and directly impact their communication. For adolescents, television has the potential to block or disrupt the focus of adolescents in learning. This is because teenagers complete assignments while the television is left on. As a result, the focus on learning is disrupted.

​

Furthermore, inappropriate programs for children, adolescents and adults such as sex scenes, have a lot of adverse effects on this group. Next, this waste of time occurs when too much time is spent in front of the TV just watching entertainment shows. Furthermore, the Audience is influenced by the ads seen on TV. When influenced they waste extravagant items.

​

Moving to the positive effects of television, firstly, the widest channel of information and knowledge dissemination today. This information and knowledge should be given to the community in our country as much as possible. This is so that we do not lag behind in the current of progress. Through television, this can be done. In addition, the television can fill free time. Television is a technology created to entertain people without doing tiring activities such as sports and more. The function of television entertainment is to reduce stress and relieve stress.

​

In addition, television is a lesson to the audience. There are horror shows broadcast on television that convey lessons as well as religious awareness to the audience. Drama shows also have a similar effect on the audience about the evils of crime and also give awareness to not committing crimes. These shows are available on most television channels provided by ASTRO. Next, television is a facility for traders to earn a living through advertising. Advertising is a means of informing the public by the manufacturer of a good or service. This method can help manufacturers of goods or services improve their business.

​

In conclusion, it is seen that television has it’s pros and cons. Even so, we cannot afford to live without it because television is a technology that is preferred by the people of the world to know current activities. It depends on the mass audience to use the television in a good way in order to not be influence.