What are the effects of television on a family?

In the seventies several classic cartoons were censored when broadcast on television because they were considered a bad influence on children. Some of them because of racist or stereotypical references, but others for their violent content. Especially Looney Tunes and Tom & Jerry were singled out because the cartoons often showcased explosions, gunshots, physical deformations and weapons. Cartoon characters however always survive these actions which, in the eyes of critics, is an unrealistic message to children who might believe when you hurt or kill someone he will remain unharmed. Many classic cartoons were showed in a censored way where all the violent actions were cut out. Animation fans and the animators themselves criticized this censorship because the pictures became increasingly short and dull, due to the missing of many funny gags. They pointed out that since the 1940s nearly everyone in the country had grown up watching these cartoons without any negative effects while growing up. Also, the censorship didn't consider the entertainment value of the cartoons.