Instead, TV can actually intrude on family time. Each family needs to make viewing decisions that they feel are best for them, but clearly there are pros and cons to having so many channels and shows to choose from. Parents today can still use television to bring their family together, but need to use caution in selecting shows and monitor the amount of time their children are spending in front of the television in order to maximize the pros. In my home, we try to put family time first. Homework, chores, and other family activities come before watching television.
Homework needs to be done even though someone wants to watch television.
There are times when we all just want to sit down together and watch something just to relax, but we choose our shows and movies carefully. When viewing is not censored, children can be exposed to topics that they aren't ready for and we don't want our child to see shows that are explicit in their treatment of sex, drugs, or violence. For that matter, we also try to steer clear of shows that are more subtle in these areas because our child is maturing and understands more everyday. Television has a wealth of informative and entertaining programming today. I feel that my responsibility as a parent is to teach my child to appreciate quality shows that are appropriate for his age.