Ninety-nine percent of the American household has a television set — that’s over 113 million household. The vast majority of them will have at least two television sets, with a little bit over half of them owning more than three television sets. Without a doubt, the television (and the accompanied mass media) is one of the major influential technologies in recent history. The following infographic will show how television has affected and shaped American lives.
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I love TV, but these statistics are very sad =(
Honestly, I think the television can be a force for good, but up to now it seems to have just really, really dumbed down society. I personally rarely watch t.v. anymore. It’s just one huge time sink.
so instead you waste time replying to posts about TV on the internet
Only 1 in 12 American families insist their children do homework before watching TV? Add to that the fact that kids spend more hours of their life watching TV than in school and it’s no wonder our educational system isn’t working. That’s the parents’ fault, though.
It doesn’t surprise me. Often times parents use the TV as a babysitter. Not to mention, getting kids to do their homework is too much work for them. And, you’re right…. our educational system isn’t working because of parents and teachers/schools.
I watch an hour on average. I am 14 years old. Don’t believe me? I don’t blame you.
I think the days of television are about gone. I see television as a stepping stone for visual media to grow and expand. Today, the internet is the main source of news, shows, and programming while the TV is slowly being phased out by the more interactive alternative.
well, I’m one of the rare few – I don’t own a TV.
Hi I would like to share this graphics in my blog geeksroom.com , of course giving credit is given.
Thank you very much, I hope your answer.
Gustavo Martinez
Editor Geeksroom.com
Definitely! Just link back to the BillShrink blog so your readers know where to get the original info. Thanks for passing along the post, Gustavo!
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