What Are Some Good Things That Children Can Watch on TV?
Many kids are interested in watching television, leaving parents anxious about what programs are best for their children. Parents should remember that television should be viewed in moderation. There are many programs that the entire family can watch together as a wholesome and fun family activity. Other shows come paired with books and other educational materials, helping to make kids more interested in various types of activities like reading and puzzle solving.
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Educational Shows
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Educational television shows are often a great choice for kids. Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) Kids has many programs that were created solely for educational purposes for children by teaching lessons and values. Children may also enjoy watching nature and history videos with their family as a way to learn more about the world around them. Concerts and plays are sometimes televised, as well, and parents can choose which singers are appropriate for their children to listen to.
Reality Shows
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Not all reality shows portray adult themes or use adult language only. One such example, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, received the Parents Television Council's "Seal of Approval." This programs tells the story of how a community bands together to help a different family each week by building them a new home that is more suitable for their family's needs. Reality shows like Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, Iron Chef America, and The Dog Whisperer present wholesome family values, like community service, teamwork and dedication, making them great family television options.
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Game Shows
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Parents and children can find common ground when it comes to television by watching game shows. There are many different types, like Minute to Win It, Million Dollar Password and Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader? that interest both children and parents. These types of game shows are great for parents and children to watch together because they are educational, exciting and focus on teamwork instead of simply winning a game. Some other game shows designed especially for kids, like Pictureka! and BrainSurge, also place a strong emphasis on teamwork, as well as make excellent television options for kids to watch alone.
Children's Cartoons
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PBS broadcasts many cartoon programs that are great for children. Some of these programs, like Clifford, Curious George and Berenstain Bears are based off of a book series, which can help parents to get kids interested in reading as well as television. The PBS cartoons make excellent television options for children because each episode teaches a new value, depicts a common challenge that children might face and informs kids about the best strategies to deal with those problems, unlike many other cartoons that only focus on vulgar language and violent behavior.
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