The document discusses the negative impacts of excessive television viewing. It notes that the average person watches 4 hours of television per day, equating to 2 months of viewing time over a lifetime. The document warns that most television programs contain violence, and by age 18 the average person has seen over 200,000 violent acts. Excessive television viewing can also contribute to childhood obesity due to inactivity and influence eating disorders by promoting unrealistic body images. The document concludes that television steals time away from other hobbies and activities like sports, reading, and spending time with family and friends.