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The Benefits of Watching Television

Television is a device that provides entertainment, news, and many more interesting programmes. Usually, people watch television at home with their family. Watching television is one activity to spend their spare time. Some people say that watching television is a waste of time. I disagree with them. I think watching television is not a waste of time as I will illustrate below.
One good side of watching television is that we can get the most up to date information. For example by watching news we know the recent things happen in our country. Such as who will be the new leader of KPK (Komisi Pemberantasan Korupsi). Then, we know the latest issues happens in our environment. We know that global warming cause the ice in North Pole melting. Another thing is we get the hottest gossip of our favourite actress. Just like Yuni Shara’s plan to marry Raffi Ahmad. Also, we know the current information from other countries. Like the big flood that happened in China.
Another benefit is television can also entertain us. By television, we can enjoy our favourite music and even request our favourite song via short message service. For example my favourite song is Tears by Vierra. In Inbox ( a music programme in SCTV), the code for this song is Vierra1. So, I type Vierra1 and send it to Inbox’s phone number, 6288. Sometimes, we can take a part on a quiz program by phone or sms. Like in the end of Kiss (an infotainment programme in Indosiar), there is a question about the celebrity that they talked before. Then you call 5655676 and answer the question. Usually this kind of programme gives prizes for lucky viewer. In Kiss, you will get Rp. 500.000 if your answer is right.
Another good side of watching television is it can create togetherness of the family. Instead of going out, all family members sit together in the livingroom, watch their favourite programme, and then have a talk about it. This will make a good communication among family members. Maybe the family members have different favourite programme but it is not a problem. Parents can make an agreement of whose favourite programme will be watched first. So, there is a special schedule and all family members can enjoy their favourite programme based on the schedule. It is important for parents to decide which programme that is suitable for the children. Make sure that there are no violence or porn materials that are not good for the children.
Of course, entertainment, information, and togetherness are the things that television offers to us. We can get all those things only by watching television. Those are the benefits of watching television. So, I think it is agreeable enough if i say that waching television is not a waste of time.