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    The poet uses capitals in this part of the poem as if the poet tries to urge the parents to listen to all the harm a TV does to their kids. Television Poem Stanza Wise Summary

    The poet uses capitals in this part of the poem as if the poet tries to urge the parents to listen to all the harm a TV does to their kids.

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    By saying that the kids get drunk the poet means that the kids get intoxicated on the ghastly junk of television shows instead of being an actual drunk. Their intelligence and thinking capabilities are drained and they get addicted to the TV and this addiction was that of a drunken man. Television PRead more

    By saying that the kids get drunk the poet means that the kids get intoxicated on the ghastly junk of television shows instead of being an actual drunk. Their intelligence and thinking capabilities are drained and they get addicted to the TV and this addiction was that of a drunken man.

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    The phrase “shocking ghastly junk” refers to all useless and terrible visuals which the children watch on the television all day. Television Poem Stanza Wise Summary

    The phrase “shocking ghastly junk” refers to all useless and terrible visuals which the children watch on the television all day.

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    The poet says that the kids do nothing but gape at the screen. The poet says that as long as the kids are watching TV, the parents needn’t worry about anything and can go ahead with their work. The TV ensures the kids not climbing out the window sill or up-to any mischief. The poet acknowledges theRead more

    The poet says that the kids do nothing but gape at the screen. The poet says that as long as the kids are watching TV, the parents needn’t worry about anything and can go ahead with their work. The TV ensures the kids not climbing out the window sill or up-to any mischief. The poet acknowledges the logic behind parent’s reasoning but still questions them whether it is worth it after all the bad things a TV does to their child.

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    The television, is very correctly known as the “idiot box. The poet calls it so as the children’s intelligence and thinking capabilities are drained and they get addicted to the TV and might as well not have eyes if all they do is watch TV. Television Poem Stanza Wise Summary

    The television, is very correctly known as the “idiot box. The poet calls it so as the children’s intelligence and thinking capabilities are drained and they get addicted to the TV and might as well not have eyes if all they do is watch TV.

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    The television is referred to “repulsive” and “nauseating” in the poem because it drains away the children’s intelligence and thinking capabilities and they get addicted to the TV and might as well not have eyes if all they do is watch TV. Television rots the mind of the children. Television Poem StRead more

    The television is referred to “repulsive” and “nauseating” in the poem because it drains away the children’s intelligence and thinking capabilities and they get addicted to the TV and might as well not have eyes if all they do is watch TV. Television rots the mind of the children.

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    The poet in the poem promises that the day will come when the kids will eventually start reading books. The children will no longer seek the comforts of a TV but lounge in the fantasy world of books. Though this process might take time and the parents might get unhappy or angry remarks from their chRead more

    The poet in the poem promises that the day will come when the kids will eventually start reading books. The children will no longer seek the comforts of a TV but lounge in the fantasy world of books. Though this process might take time and the parents might get unhappy or angry remarks from their children but eventually they will “love you more for what you did.”

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    The poem is directed at the grown ups as the poet urges the parents to switch their kids from the TV to books as otherwise the young generation will be greatly harmed. The poet requests the parents to “please” throw away their TV set. He says initially it will be difficult but they must look past thRead more

    The poem is directed at the grown ups as the poet urges the parents to switch their kids from the TV to books as otherwise the young generation will be greatly harmed. The poet requests the parents to “please” throw away their TV set. He says initially it will be difficult but they must look past the “bites and kicks” from the children because eventually they will become bore and seek the pleasures of reading. A parent should always want the best for their child and this is the only way to ensure the best.

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    In the 21st century, television and all other digital platforms have taken quite a hit. Adults, youngsters and even little kids are wrapped up around electronics. They believe that the TV serves as a learning platform and have sought solace in them. Parents, especially working parents, leave their kRead more

    In the 21st century, television and all other digital platforms have taken quite a hit. Adults, youngsters and even little kids are wrapped up around electronics. They believe that the TV serves as a learning platform and have sought solace in them. Parents, especially working parents, leave their kids glued to the TV thinking it will be enough to keep them quiet and out of mischief. Kids no longer read books or dive into a world of imagination. They don’t think or imagine but are addicted to the TV. The poet urges the parents through the poem to inspire the kids into reading and throw the “idiot box.” The poem is relevant in today’s world where the books are overtaken by the television and the poet advises the parents to change the way their kids are currently being nurtured.

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