1. Favourite teen shows and programmes
TV and TEENS
Favourite teen shows and programmes

2. Results from the survey
Next to the family, television (TV) has the greatest social impact on teens.

3. Effects of TV Viewing
The average twelve to seventeen year old watches about 23 hours of TV per week. You may know that TV has both good and not so good effects.

4. Age appropriate TV can teach good behaviors and thinking skills.
Appropriate viewing can promote:
Imaginary Skills - TV teaches you how to develop and use your imagination
Role Playing - Young people can learn adult roles by watching them on TV. We all tend to copy behaviors that are rewarded. Notice what roles and actions are rewarded on TV.
Family Values - You can learn about family values through TV viewing
Decision Making - You can help set TV viewing rules that allow you to make choices and develop good habits
Good Behaviors - TV can be used as a reward for other good behaviors

5. Not so Good
Reality Check - TV is sometimes used to tune-out others or escape from the real world. This can cause you to miss out on real world experiences
The Quick Fix - TV often gives false views of quick answers and rapid rewards.
Violence - Young people (particularly boys) who watch TV violence are more likely to imitate more aggressive acts, become less sensitive to pain and suffering of others, and may become fearful of the world around them. You may become used to repetitive or violent acts seen on TV. Weapons are often shown as attractive; guilt and remorse are sparse or absent
Sexuality - TV is likely to present mature content. Moral values shown on TV may differ from your personal beliefs. Sex is used to sell products, shows and ideas. TV often oversells patterns of personal gratification and under tells the risks of such behaviors. Soap operas and music videos have been identified as the worst offenders.
Stereotypes - TV may present roles based on race, gender, age and physical beauty. Values of youth and physical attractiveness develop based on these biases.
Lifestyle Habits - TV promotes inactivity which brings an increased risk for obesity. In addition, TV promotes unhealthy behaviors such as risk taking, eating junk food, smoking, and alcohol use. Too much viewing leaves you with little time for other activities and experiences.
Programming - Special tactics including volume changes, intense plots, suspense, loud music and rapid-fire commercials are used to grab your attention and hold it.

6. What we’re watching

7. TV programmes