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Part Two: Raising Children Keep in mind that, if we do not spend enough time with our children, they can develop poor judgment. Why? Many media-based programs revolve around sex. Children exposed to these programs become sexually active at an early age because they think that sexual conduct seen on TV is actually real or based on reality. Sole responsibility does not rest with the child. Really, they are just doing what mass popular culture and commercialism is telling them to do. However, we should still check for television programs that are educational and allow them the appropriate amount of time to watch those programs. Better yet, we can lay down some rules: 1. Television time must not interfere with school and/or household chores. We must not let them watch television whenever they want. They must have a set time for homework, reviewing lessons, reading and helping with household chores. We must set proper schedules and never allow them to watch television until late at night. Otherwise, children will not get sufficient rest. Lack of sleep can result in the development of bad habits like waking up late, deceitfulness, and lying. Children who do not get enough sleep or do not finish their homework will not want to go to school or excel in their classes. They will tell their parents that they do not feel well or try to come up with excuses to get out of going to school. 2. Television programs must not lack morality: They must promote healthy virtues. TV programs that we allow our children to watch should contain subjects pertaining to ideas and practices that set a priority Family Day By Day 69 Economics, Entertainment and the Internet