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TV – Bad or Good?
Television: is it bad or is it good? Is there such a thing as too much of it? Certainly TV areas that become like parking lots (typical in the institutional model) may imply “bad.” But as we know, many people especially enjoy watching their favorite TV shows. It is not our decision to make for others. We must remember that television is part of most people’s lives, that watching it is each resident’s right.
If you think there is too much TV, it may be time to ask residents if boredom is why they watch so much. Maybe it is, maybe it isn’t. Also, ask householders where they prefer the television be placed; in the living room or perhaps the sitting room? Should we store it in a hutch or armoire-style cabinet and close the doors when the TV is not in use, thus disarming it as the focal point?
Community Learning Circle Questions
Do you like to watch TV? If so, what? If not, why?
Do you remember your first TV?
What TV shows have you enjoyed?
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