Nevertheless, there are several serious disadvantages
to the visual media. First of all, some people watch the
“tube” for some hours in a day than they do anything else. In
a large number of homes, TV sets-as many as five or more in
a single household-are always one. Many people watch TV
for many hours a day or spend hours playing games or surfing
on their computers; they download music, movies and other
forms of entertainment. Instead of spending time taking care
of their kids, parents often use a video screen as an
“electronic baby-sitter.” As a result, television and video can
easily replace family communication as well as physical
activity and other interests.