From the excerpt you posted it looks like the writer's primary purpose is to persuade the audience to share his point of view.
This can be seen in phrases like "it seems to me that the decision is easy", where he implies that he has enough knowledge to see something that the Township officials are not seeing.
Then everything would be much more simpler
The excerpt mainly focuses on the general idea that television has a bad influence on children, so I would say the best answer choice is "television has a bad influence on children." It doesn't focus too much on the three types of shows, but otherwise that would be the second best answer. Let me know which one is correct, but I believe it's B.
Answer:
Some believe teens should never drink high-fructose juices; others think it is fine. Argument
Those who drink high-fructose juices as teens face frightening health risks later in life. Persuasion
Ducks are terrible pets because they can make owners miserable. Persuasion
Although ducks are not for everyone, many people find them interesting and fun pets. Argument
