Ten Reasons to Watch TV

TV Doesn't Have to Rot Your Brain

Amy Brantley
People are so quick to label TV as a device that rots your brain. They claim that Television is filled with nothing but garbage and trashy sitcoms. But, that isn't true. TV is not only filled with educational programs, but you'll also find inspirational programming as well. Before tossing out your television, read the following ten reasons to watch TV.

Ten Reasons to Watch TV #1: It's Educational

That's right. There are educational programs on TV. If you watch channels like TLC, Discovery, The History Channel, and Food Network you will learn something. TV is a valuable educational tool for children as well, because it gets them interested in learning something new. This should be the only reason you need, but if you need more reasons.....

Ten Reasons to Watch TV #2: You'll Find Ideas for Your Articles

When I watch TV, I come up with several new ideas for my articles. This is one of the reasons I watch TV every evening. I may find an idea for a food-related article while watching Food Network or I may even come up with an idea while watching Discovery Health.

Ten Reasons to Watch TV #3: You'll Learn a New Craft

Another great reason to watch TV is to learn a new craft. If you watch HGTV or DIY, you will learn several new crafts. You may learn to make mosaic tables or you may even learn how to make wood furniture. There is so much you can learn when you watch TV.

Ten Reasons to Watch TV #4: You'll Find a New Recipe

If you love to cook, you really should watch TV. On Food Network, you will find recipes for every type of cooking. You will also learn new cooking techniques and learn about new cooking gadgets.

Ten Reasons to Watch TV #5: It's Inspirational

One reason many people watch TV is to find inspiration. Shows like The Biggest Loser give people hope that they can lose weight. Even Paula Deen's show is inspirational when she talks about coming from nothing only to become a national success.

Ten Reasons to Watch TV #6: It's a Stress Reducer

After a hard day, you need to relax. When you watch TV, you are able to escape the troubles that surround you, if only for 30 minutes. Without TV, Americans would all be stressed out beyond belief. We need our sitcoms and football games.

Ten Reasons to Watch TV #7: You'll Find Design Ideas for Your Home

Another great reason to watch TV is to find new designs for your home. On HGTV, TLC, and Discovery Home you will find tons of ideas for every room in your house. After only a week, you will have found the ideas that will make your home perfect.

Ten Reasons to Watch TV #8: Laughing Makes You Live Longer

Mindless sitcoms have their place in our world, especially those that make us laugh. When you laugh, you live longer. So, the next time you see a funny show, watch it and forget about feeling guilty. You are not rotting your brain. In fact, by laughing you will actually live longer.

Ten Reasons to Watch TV #9: You'll Learn About New Products

The TV is a wonderful place to find out about new products. Not only will you hear about new products, but there are also shows that put those new products to the test. Instead of wasting your money, you will get a first hand review of the product's good and bad qualities.

Ten Reasons to Watch TV #10: You'll Find a New Travel Destination

The Travel Channel is a wonderful channel to watch if you are planning a vacation. You'll learn about hot vacation spots, attractions, and even the food in the area. You'll even learn about specific restaurants if you tune into Rachael Ray's $40 a Day on Food Network.

Published by Amy Brantley - Featured Contributor in Lifestyle

A passionate writer who specializes in food-related content and has hopes of changing the way people think about cooking. Has published over a thousand pieces of food-related content. Amy is available for wr...   View profile

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  • keria 11/2/2009

    yep is all right %21%21%21%21%21%21%21%21%21%21%21%21%21%21%21%21%21

  • Clarence 10/14/2007

    make sense

  • DizzyKitty 9/30/2007

    I can Now find an excuse 4 ditching mi mates on sunday ! Heroe's catup here I come ! lol

  • bob 9/11/2007

    i dont no about the live longer if you laugh

  • Manny 8/28/2007

    YEAP ITS ALL TRUE!!!!!

  • Zac Wassink 6/29/2007

    laughing does make you live longer. not thought about that and TV before.

  • Charlotte Kuchinsky 6/22/2007

    I agree.

  • DrDevience 6/21/2007

    Excellent reasons! My bedroom is half way done now, and is color schemed in Red, Black, and white due to one of those room make-over shows. I love it.

  • Lori Piper 6/20/2007

    now it's not only fun and relaxing it's beneficial too!!!!!

  • Christine Bude 6/20/2007

    I agree that TV is a great source of inspiration for articles.

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