Should the Government Control the Content that Can be Displayed on Television? The television was once a device whole families could gather around to share a fun evening together with, but television is starting to depart from “family friendly” shows in favor of adult programming. The question then arises, what can be done to protect children from seeing inappropriate subject matter on TV. Recently, a call for government interference has come about and seems to …showed first 75 words of 498 total…

…showed last 75 words of 498 total…Sure, a parent may have to give up the Osbournes for an night, but watching TV with your kids is the best way to know what they see. Not to mention the valuable quality time and memories that can be gained from such practices. Therefore government action is not the answer. Restriction methods are available if parents want them. It is up to the parents not the TV, or the government, to raise their kids.