Let’s face it: For adults living with younger children and teens, deciding upon who is in control of the remote for the evening can lead to lengthy discussions or even full-blown arguments. It might be difficult for the entire family to agree on what to watch, but there are many dish TV channels that offer programming that a five year old, a fifteen year old and a forty five year old will all enjoy.

For a family full of nature enthusiasts—or for those hoping to learn more about animals and the environment—Animal Planet is a great station to watch. It offers shows like the Bear Whisperer, which shows viewers that wild animals and people can coexist without either being hurt, and Weird, Freaky, and True, which spotlights animal aberrations. Children and adults will delight in learning about a cat with two heads!

The History Channel also hosts programs that will engage the entire family. For instance, on Ancient Discoveries, a regularly occurring show, you will learn about how people of ancient civilizations fought wars and maintained their communities. The History Channel also airs many limited edition shows that discuss specific topics, such as the upcoming America: The Story of Us, which will air for six week and provide an extensive overview of US history.

Granted, younger children, under age ten or so, might not be able to grasp everything being said on History Channel shows, but if that’s the case, try Nickelodeon. Nickelodeon is home to Spongebob, a cartoon that small children and adult find uproarious. The Penguins of Madagascar is another popular cartoon. Teens might enjoy iCarly. Additionally, Nickelodeon offshoots Nick at Nite, Nicktoons, and TeenNick offer even more programming that is appropriate for diverse age groups.

Teens specifically will enjoy ABC’S Family Channel. This station airs original movies with uplifting messages, although it might be best known for its show The Secret Life of the American Teenager, which chronicles a teen’s struggle with parenthood. This show teaches viewers an important lesson about responsibility, so watching it as a family might be a good way to educate teens about choices and consequences.

If you have not tuned in to any of these stations, why not give them a try? Even if you live in a household with more than one television, so that the children and grown-ups can each choose their own entertainment, it might be nice to spend time together for a change, wouldn’t it? The options these family-friendly dish TV channels provide will allow you to do just that.

Call Sterling Satellite today at 1-800-299-5610 to learn more about great dish TV channels for your family. Our friendly customer service representatives will help you find dish TV packages that are right for your interests and your budget.