Sex and violence is abundant in television shows and movies that most teens watch. As we all know, teens are very curious about a lot of things. They want to try out different things and be in different situations most of the time. There is a huge possibility that they will imitate what they are seeing.

Gaining control doesn’t necessarily mean that a parent will just turn off the TV every time violence is present. This will only instigate curiosity. The best thing to do is to explain what is being displayed in the show. Parents must make sure that their children understand the message conveyed in the TV shows and teach them about the consequences of what might happen if in case they imitate what they are seeing. Talking to them while watching TV is a good way to educate them and at the same time make a stable contact with them.

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