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. As my parents showed me many years ago, television can bring families together. I make every effort to use television as a way to spend time together, but not at the expense of other activities or responsibilities. Television is very powerful, but I can control the way in which it touches my family. And I do.