The effects of television on American morality over the past twenty years The invention of television, the result of the collective work of inventors and engineers, has had a great impact on morality American lives of millions. However, this impact has not always been positive. Television's potential to connect, educate and inform is often overshadowed by the lack of individual responsibility in using this modern miracle, thus making its impact on society appear negative (Hick, 1). Over the past twenty years, television has pushed the boundaries of social values, leading to changes in norms and tolerance for different behaviors. It desensitizes humans to violence, sexual content, and vulgar or racist jokes. Television has given an unrealistic view of life. It has also influenced the way people want to appear by creating the idea of ​​a “perfect” body image. Television has shaped society, leading to the end of individuality. The harmful effect of television on the human brain has certainly played a role in changing the morals of society. All of these things together are what determine the way American society is today. There are many studies on the effects of television on the brain. A study conducted by the American Academy of Pediatrics states that watching television under the age of three can damage several parameters of cognitive development later in life. The same study also concluded that these early years are crucial in a child's development. The Academy is concerned about the impact of television programming aimed at children under the age of two and how it may affect your child's development. Pediatricians strongly oppose targeted programming, especially when it is used to market toys, games, dolls, medicines... middle of paper......our eyes, ears and personal experiences learned in life's journey (Maloney, 1). Television and other technologies will continue to play an important role in society by providing entertainment, creating national idols, and teaching morals and values ​​to new generations. With each generation, the morals and values ​​taught and accepted by society seem to be more and more corrupt than the previous ones. This degenerates into a savage and demoralized society. American society today is completely different from that of twenty years ago. Children are taught morals and values ​​through exposure to media, rather than by families, causing an inconsistency of ideas across generations. Until television broadcasters decide to implement healthy values ​​into programs, television will continue to diminish society's judgment on the acceptance of morality..