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Education Quote by George Mikes

“Television is of great educational value. It teaches you while still young how to (a) kill, (b) rob, (c) embezzle, (d) shoot, (e) poison, and, generally speaking, (f) how to grow up into a Wild West outlaw or gangster by the time you leave school.” quote by George Mikes
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“Television is of great educational value. It teaches you while still young how to (a) kill, (b) rob, (c) embezzle, (d) shoot, (e) poison, and, generally speaking, (f) how to grow up into a Wild West outlaw or gangster by the time you leave school.”

George Mikes

About This Quote

Television teaches violent and criminal behaviors, shaping youths into outlaw archetypes by adulthood.

In simple terms: TV can teach harmful behaviors.

Key Takeaway

Critically evaluate media.

Themes

media influence violence education

Mood

critical concerned

Type

advice analytical

When to use this quote

  • parenting
  • media literacy
  • school curricula
  • policy making

Key Concepts

sociology media studies

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does media shape your values?
  • What alternatives promote positive growth?
A Different Perspective

Not all media is harmful; context matters.

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