Effects of TV on a childs development as perceived by Selected Parents

Residing in J .M. Basa Extension St., Libid, Binangonan, Rizal.

Introduction
TV (Television) has its benefits. It can be entertaining and educational. It can
broaden a kids awareness about the different cultures of the world without the trouble
of physically going around the world. Programs with positive messages can influence the
viewers to make a lifestyle change. However, like a coin, TV has its other side the
shadowy side of TV viewing. TV can affect kids' health, behavior and family life in
negative ways.
Problem
This study aims to determine if TV viewing have significant effect on a childs
development based on the perception of the respondents.
Purpose
The researcher will conduct this study in order to determine the perceptions of the
respondents (parents) on what they think are the effects of TV viewing (whether good or
bad) on their childs/childrens development. The researcher also aims to discover factors
that can greatly add to make TV viewing more beneficial for a childs overall development
based on the answers of the respondents.
Methodology
The researcher will make use of the descriptive method of research in order to
determine the perception of the respondents about the effects of TV viewing on children.
The respondents are delimited to the selected parents residing in J .M. Basa Extension St.,
Libid, Binangonan, Rizal. In conducting the study, the researcher will make use of
questionnaire-checklist as an instrument in data gathering.