If they see aggression, they tend to fight. After watching Power Rangers, they want to 'become' Power Rangers. Family TV time Bales said it's important that parents watch shows with their children, rather than letting the TV set babysit. When the whole family watches a show, parents can screen shows for content they don't want their children to see, she said. They can talk about why the behavior they saw was acceptable or unacceptable.
Parents are role models for television use.
Bales said adults should watch TV in moderation, whether children live in the home or not. Something is always on. And pay attention to other media besides television. Video games, computer time and videotaped movies can all be overused. Using media wisely She offers some suggestions on using TV and other visual media wisely.