Comments on: How to Protect Your Child From Violence and Sex on Television

on 1/31/2006 It takes a little bit, but once you get it set up it really does seem worth it in the long run. When you initially set up a new TV, you normally let the TV run it's own auto programming of all the channels available. Well I went in and deleted all the channels I didn't want my 6 and 8 year olds watching, both cable and local channels. Now when they flip channels they only have the channels I've allowed to choose from; PBS, Disney, and Christian and educational programing. In conjunction I use the V-chip technology. Their TV offers to keep them from watching the adult cartoons that come on Cartoon Network at night on the weekends. This has been a big help in my house.

on 1/26/2006 While it is good to shelter your children from inappropriate things in the media, remember that you cannot protect them forever. If they don't see it on TV, they will hear about it from friends or see it elsewhere. However, this doesn't mean that you shouldn't care about what they watch. As they grow older, they'll begin to form their own morals and will choose their TV shows based on those.