IT seems there’s nothing worth watching on TV these days.
Take away the graphic violence depicted on a lot of the movies and the ethically questionable reality shows, and not much remains to fill in the round-the-clock programming on most networks.
And yet most children are still watching at least 12 hours of television a week.
The question that needs to be asked is: What are they watching?
As a special two-page report in this week’s Leader reveals, in many cases it is programs that pose a poor example for them.
While it is necessary to set standards for the types of programs that are shown on TV, it is also a parental responsibility to keep an eye on what children are viewing.
If the program is not suitable, the parent should explain to the child why and discuss the issues raised. This is often more effective than simply banning a child from watching a particular show and causing them to want to rebel.
