Although some parents don’t allow their children to watch television, I believe that television can be good for families. 
First, television is inexpensive entertainment for families with young children. On a rainy afternoon, if it is too expensive to take the whole family to the movie theater, the family can sit in their living room with bowls of homemade popcorn and watch a movie on television. Second, television can be a good teacher. For example, small children can learn many things such as the alphabet and numbers on children’s programs. In addition, nature programs teach them about our earth and how to care for it. Parents can also use television dramas as a way to start conversations with their children about important ideas. 
Third, television lets children see a bigger picture of the world than their own small neighborhood. Our family cannot travel all over the globe, so the news shows them views of other people and places. The television also brings other cultures into our home through special children’s programs. On the other hands, one cannot deny that television can cause physical problems. According to the study by Gómez Alonso (2002), 17.8% of children who are usually active viewers had spinal bend much higher than children who do not have the habit of watching television. This is due to the seated life that can have the minors because of the television. In conclusion, although some parents are throwing out their television, our family is keeping ours.