True, they are pretty dumb shows, they do pollute the minds. But the fact that we can realize it and avoid it if we choose is an encouraging thought, no ? it comes down to the parent's decision to buy the technology, putting the children in public schools, the place chosen to live, etc. i think raising children is so much more important than it is portrayed, and each human individual may require delicate, special attention. Perhaps that is why many people are generally upset inside, and feel like they need something, but aren't sure what it is. so they look for it in sex, food, or even bad drugs..and that usually causes more babies being born to parents who themselves didn't get the right nurturing. children copy, so it seems the answer would be to love them, pay close attention to them and their skills, and live a giving, humble life so that they will be so.