Is it permissible to forcibly prevent one's wife from watching television, or should one merely advise her, especially since she claims that not watching affects her psychologically and threatens to leave the house if prevented?

The questioner is advised to continue counseling his wife to avoid watching television, to change his approach to counseling, to seek help from trustworthy and righteous people, to remind her of her responsibility as a role model for her children and neighbors, and to supplicate for her guidance. He should also provide permissible recreational alternatives. If these measures do not work, he must prevent evil in his home, for the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said: "Each of you is a shepherd and each of you is responsible for his flock."