From Warta Kota

From Warta Kota

Televisi Pendidikan Indonesia (TPI), originally established
for educational purposes, seems to be somewhat deviating from its
true mission now. We used to advise our children to watch TPI
frequently to increase their knowledge, such as through the
"Discovery series.

In recent months, however, we have often forbidden them from
watching TPI late in the evening because this station currently
broadcasts the no-holds-barred UFC (Ultimate Fighting
Championship) program. This program is now on air earlier than
previously, starting at 10 p.m.

As parents of three primary school kids, we are anxious about
the likelihood of their accustoming themselves to the fighting,
tainted with violence and bloodshed.

The profit side of this show is understandable as it generates
fairly big sums of money through commercials. But it would be
wise to broadcast the fighting while most children are asleep,
i.e. around midnight.

Besides, in connection with TPI's plan to stage the same
championship for the country's martial arts experts, we would
like to appeal that this event be well organized, particularly in
terms of refereeing, security and safety. We hope TPI will remain
an educational TV station on which all parents can rely for
enhancing the knowledge and intelligence of the younger
generation.

HUSEN

Bekasi, West Java