Limit TV time. Let each person in the house pick two or three shows he really wants to watch. Look for programs or Internet resources that children can relate to what they're learning in classes. Or look for shows that relate to your child's interests or your own. Talk about what you just saw and predict what will happen next.
TV producers rate their shows based on language, sexual content and violence.
Many parenting magazines or resources list independent ratings that may give you more help in deciding if certain shows are appropriate.