Some people think that children should be allowed to watch whatever television programs they choose to. Others think that parents should exercise control over the television program their children watch. Which do you agree with? Explain why.

I believe that it's important for children to be able to watch whatever television programs interest them. Because childhood is a time for children to build their curiosities, and it's best to let children build those on their own. When I was a child, for example, my parents placed no restrictions on what I watched. I felt that this really allowed me to develop my curiosities and explore my interests. For example, my parents didn't restrict me from watching some animal shows that show lions and tigers in Africa, even though sometimes those lions and tigers got into some bloody fights. Some parents might have deemed that too violent, but for me, that was the real world and it was very educational.