News reported in the media about problems and emergencies rather than positive developments is more harmful to the individual and to society. Do you agree or disagree?

News reported in the media about problems and emergencies rather than positive developments is more harmful to the individual and to society. Do you agree or disagree?

Recently, one of the most controversial issues relates to media reports is that it suggests that televising issues and urgent situations instead of the positive ones is detrimental to individuals and communities. Although I reckon that watching several sad situations on television may cause alarm and stress to viewers, nevertheless, this essay fully refutes that it brings more harm than good.

To begin with, it is undeniable that broadcasting problems or urgent situations may in fact attract more people’s attention to take action. This would also let them be aware and be updated about latest happenings around them and in turn, anticipate or prepare in case the same problem or situation will recur. Take Baguio City in the Philippines for instance. It almost meets natural calamities such as landslides and floods every year. While broadcasting these unfortunate situations on the media, people become more aware and are compelled to help the victims. It is also a way that restores humanity as local and foreign aids in many forms pours to the victims.

Moreover, choosing to report good news over the bad ones may let the public be more relaxed while others on the other hand could in great help. While it is irrefutable that usually some people do not want to feel sorry to individuals who are in unfortunate situations by watching them on TV or merely reading about them on print media, others without any hesitations are willing to lend a hand or send support to them. In fact, in times like this, it would even test individual’s characters on how to react when problems or urgent situations come to their lives. Therefore, televising only the good ones would not let citizens unite and learn how to be human.

All things considered, the ultimate reason why reporting issues and emergencies is not detrimental to individuals and societies is because it brings people closer with a common goal as well as teaches individuals how to be a better person

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