Gaming consoles are standard in most homes these days. The fact is that children, and some adults too, absolutely love them. So much, in fact, that most would rather play them than play outside. Fun as they are though, they put your expensive TV at risk of getting damaged.The warranty you get with your new TV probably does not cover you in the event of accidental screen damage. Therefore, if you knock it by accident, or a child throws something at it, and the screen cracks or becomes scratched, the TV is ruined and you have to pay for a new one.When I my children are playing on the console I notice they get very competitive and start moving closer to the screen. So, what I do is put an obstacle in their way which I tell them that they are not allowed to pass. If they do they know I will ban them from using the console for a week or two. This works very well, but it is not the best option.The best solution is to put a TV screen protector up in front of the TV so, should an accident happen, the controller hits the protector that is guarding the screen, rather than actual screen. It is a simple solution, but a complete one. You then can let your children play away without being anxious about them damaging your expensive TV.Occasional cleaning of a TV screen protector will be necessary, but will be needed less often than you are currently having to wipe down your TV screen now. They are also much easier to clean, as you do not have to worry about what you spray on them or how hard you wipe.If you are willing to spend over $500 on a first class TV in the first place, then it makes sense to spend a little extra on taking care of your investment. Remember, a damaged LCD TV screen is generally not able to be repaired, and a replacement is about the same price as a new TV, so one little accident is going to leave you seriously out of pocket.