Studies upon studies have been conducted about television’s influence on the education of children.

Interest groups have tried to prove television’s negative influence, but what people do not think about are the positive aspects and programs television broadcasts.

While violence and sex play a large role in programing, parents and even the children themselves have freedom of will to turn it off.

A recent study by psychologists reported in the Chicago Tribune states there is no scientific correlation between children watching television and their educational level.

The big fuss is always focused on how detrimental television is on children, but the bottom line is children watch their parents as chief role models.

Parents should ask themselves what they watch and what they want their children to watch. Children will follow in their parents’ footsteps.

Television offers educational programs and interesting movies. Granted, these are not everyday occurrences, but they do exist. The study in the Tribune states, “Contrary to popular assertions, children are cognitively active during television viewing and attempt a coherent, connected understanding of television programs.”

In any case, the answer is not blowing up the household television. It is being selective in what to allow children to watch.