Question 51-60

Children and television

Television has been changing the way people live (51) _______ thirty years. It influences nearly every aspect of modern life. Whereas television could (52) _____________ used as an educational tool for children, programs with little or no educational value are shown more often.

Experts are concerned (53) _______ the view of the world that youngsters are learning from television. Parents, schools, and churches have traditionally been the social models and teachers for children. (54) _______ because television influences children’s attitudes and behavior, its role in society is becoming increasingly more powerful - it is much (55) _______ than a simple recreational activity. The medium “has changed childhood more than any other social innovation in the history of the world,” declares child psychologist Robert M. Liebert.

(56) _______ to excessive violence is another influence of television. According to several studies, televised violence may cause children to (57) _______ more aggressive. Also, because so much violence is seen by children on television, they become more used to it as the only solution to difficult situations, children (58) _______ watch a great (59) _______ of violence on television may become apathetic toward actual aggression.

Educational experts believe that parents could help by discussing both the good and (60)_______ aspects of television with their children and by helping them to se­lect beneficial programs. Television has been changing the way people live (51) _______ thirty years.