According to one organization that works with children and families, young people who are regular television watchers read fewer books than those who are not. This suggests that television cuts down on reading time or even discourages the practice. This makes sense. Reading challenges the imagination, as the reader must invent images with each turn of the page. When someone watches a television show, this work is done for the viewer. Naturally, many young people will opt for the form of entertainment that requires less effort
In paragraph 4 of Why Young People Should Tune Out, what MAIN connection does the author make between television and reading?
A.
Having a television in the home leads to young people being less able to use their imaginations.
B.
Watching television draws young people away from reading because they can get the same information in less time.
C.
Watching television draws young people away from reading because it requires less thought and effort.
D.
Having a television in the home leads to young people having fewer books to read.