We now have access to a wealth of both suitable and improper TV programs because to the proliferation of watching options for television. The secret is to provide young children a guided watching experience in this busy television environment and to educate and model the critical thinking abilities they need to be active, engaged watchers.

Children may get a lot by watching television:

• TV gives young people the opportunity to communicate their cultural experiences with others because of its capacity to establish strong touchstones.

• Kids may be inspired to read by watching television and then reading books on the same topics or writers whose works were adapted for the shows.

• Children may learn valuable lessons from television.

• The sociability and academic abilities of young children may be enhanced via educational programs.

• Young people may learn more about various cultures and individuals through watching historical programs, current events, and current affairs news.

• In order to think critically about society and the world, documentaries might be helpful.

• TV may expose young people to foreign and vintage Hollywood movies that they would not otherwise watch.

• Young people may explore the world of music and art via cultural activities.

• How are gender and diversity represented in this program?  Children in their early years think that television depicts the actual world. Not seeing those who are similar to them—in terms of color, ethnicity, or physical ability, for example—may cause them to feel less valuable, and failing to recognize those who are different from them may result in a skewed perspective on the world. Beyond the straightforward existence or lack of diversity, it's important to consider how various individuals are depicted.

• How much of this program is commercialized? Some children's shows are made to function as prolonged advertisements for relevant products. Although this is often true right away, in other instances the merchandise may not surface until after the program has grown popular. In these circumstances, the "tail wags the dog" because the marketing takes precedence over the content of the program, which can be detrimental to the show's quality.

• What are the program's recurring themes and subjects? Watch a few episodes of the show to discover its recurring themes and plotlines. Which traits are portrayed favorably or negatively? What actions and behaviors are rewarded, and what actions and behaviors are punished? What does the program imply is significant, worthwhile, or appealing?

• What kind of psychological impact will this program have on kids? Keep in mind that kids often experience emotions differently from adults. For very young children, things that we may perceive to be typical dramatic elements—like character conflict or placing people in danger—can be upsetting. Also, each kid is unique, so you shouldn't assume that just because you saw something when you were their age or because a sibling or classmate has seen it without incident, your child will be able to handle it as well.