<p>I know my conclusion is probably awful because I ran out of time. But I just need honest criticism about the whole thing. Thank you!</p>
<p>There is widespread agreement that the invention of the television has transformed American Society in a multitude of ways. With thousands of channels to choose from, television offers a huge selection of programs to watch. With more and more young people turning to television to find relaxation after a hard day of studying at school, teachers have begun to question if what their students are watching is really beneficial. These teachers suggest that students should spend at least 20 percent of viewing time, watching educational programming. Putting a requirement on what students watch would not only be detrimental to using television as a way to wind down, but also turn television into a villain one attempts to avoid. </p>
<p>Television is a means of entertainment. Watching a cowboy chase down the bad guys put the viewer on the edge of their seat. After a long day at school, students turn to television to provide escape from the laborious studying they’ve been doing all day. To cheer on the cowboy instead of fretting over complex logarithms a;lows them time to refresh for the next day. Requiring 20 percent of what a student watches to be educational adds another homework assignment. Instead of using television to relax, the student will constantly have the reminder that they must keep track of the shows they watch. This could force a student to deal with stress if they’re favorite show, Dancing With the Stars, is on at 8, but by watching it would cause their percentage to be off, thereby not giving them the grade they need to pass. Instead of relaxation, television could become something the student dreads sitting in front of because of the stress associated with the moving pictures. </p>
<p>Consequently, if a student if forced to watch an educational show he or she has no interest in, no information will be absorbed. Every student has different tastes. Furthermore, there are only so many different educational shows. For a student to find a show that both interests them and is considered educational, can become a hurdle to this “20% rule”. If he or she can find nothing else on, he or she will have to settle for an educational lesson that has no interest value to them. </p>
<p>Although limiting what students watch to add educational value seems like a good idea. it will only turn students away from one of the many purposed of television. To entertain after a long day.</p>