<Back Television and Your Family While family is the most important influence in a child's life, TV is not far behind. TV can inform, entertain, and teach us. However, some of what it teaches may not be what you want your children to learn. Read on to find out how TV can affect your children and how you can help make TV-watching safe and fun for your family. How TV negatively affects your childrenThere are many ways that TV affects a child's life. When used appropriately, TV can be a positive tool to help your children... Sign In Now To continue reading, you must be a subscriber to AAP Patient Education Online. Not a Subscriber? Subscribe Learn more about Patient Education Online Read the Sample Handout Take a Site Tour