Cody Otero
Television has become such a big part American Culture, the question of if television is good for people or for families has gone away completely. It has become so highly integrated in people's home lives that it can't be seen as even having potential to be a problem. Television is the easiest thing that a person can do in their house it takes no energy, no interaction, and no communication. Winn argues that the major problem that a family has stems from watching too much television. Winn describes television as a drug. Drawing this comparison points out televisions addictive qualities, and how it can slowly take over your life and relationships. Winn acknowledges that television is not the only problem families face but is a major contributor. Watching television is negative because it separates families by taking away its meaningful relationships and bonds.
Watching television while with another person is the same as ignoring the person. Television puts a person in a trance-like state, where they become totally taken over by the program they are watching. It negates any interacting you would otherwise have with your family. Instead of talking with one another people sit and watch television. It seems like when watching television, everyone is in their own world.
The television separates families by dividing them into different groups. By separating shows into different time slots, genres, and targeted audiences the television puts each member of the family into their own category different from the rest. The variety of programming has further brought families apart. In my family we have three televisions. So if anyone doesn’t like what someone is watching in one room then they can just go into a completely different room. This has so much potential to become a problem for families. Even when we try to spend time together by watching television it doesn’t workout. One member of the family disagrees on what to watch, so the whole family either gets into an argument or goes to separate rooms. What qualities does a television have that a family should be fighting over it?
In some ways people can put the television before their families.
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Cody, this are the answers to the Peer Review Q's:
ReplyDelete1.- About your thesis, I'm not sure about it. First of all I cant tell where exactly it is in your paragraph!!! Therefore I cant summarize it in one sentence... :( (But I can tell what it will be like)
2.-There are lot's of examples from the reading that you made. You do a good job on writing your observations and evidence.
3.- Having in mind that i didn't find your Thesis, but I can say you do support and provide a good amount of information for your thesis. Your critical thinking is great. Very strong.
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5.- Can you give more details on your personal experience with the TV issue? Maybe if you apply it more to your personal life or family. I notice you do make mention of your family, but include a bit more.
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7.- Overall, you started out really well. It's going to be a good essay... WELL DONE. :>
1. Cody, you don’t have a very clear thesis here. I guess your point is that you are agreeing with Winn about watching television is a negative influence in the family.
ReplyDelete2. You gave a lot of evidences to support your points. They are really good examples. I think you need to cite some of evidences from the reading as well to make your point stronger and people will clearly understand what Winn mentioned in her essay.
3. Your reasoning/critical thinking really supports your points.
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5. You can cite some evidences from the reading.
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7. Even though, this is not a complete essay yet but I understand your points here. You just need to make it look good, add more details and more supported evidences. Great job, Cody!