Most people are more open minded these days and as a result tv is more ''shocking'' than it was 30 years ago. And even if you don't like something, all you have to do is change it. No one can force you to watch something you don't want to. And if you don't want your kids watching something, it's easy to fix that too. I'm assuming you have cable or satellite since you mentioned Sex in the City and The L Word....all you have to do is lock the channel. You can call your cable or satellite provider and they'll happily walk you through it.
i personally see nothing wrong w/ what's on television these days. but then i'm also an evil atheist apostate.
luv, jojo