REALITY TELEVISION
Watching reality T.V. in my home is done on a daily basis. It does not matter if it’s “The Kardashian’s,” “Jersey Shore,” “Real World,” “Hoarding: Buried Alive,” “Toddlers & Tiaras,” “Dance Moms,” “Jerseylicious,” “Cake Boss,” and don’t forget “The Amazing Race,” it will be watched in one of our televisions by any member in my family, or all of them, at once. I, myself, do not have the time for any of it, like my family does.
The majority of these shows are so pretentious, that I feel that maybe my daughter will think it’s an attitude that is acceptable. But, to my surprise, my daughter will sit and watch it, and then make comments that I agree with. I will ask her what is it about reality t.v. that she likes, and she will just say it’s different and sometimes funny, and that it can’t possibly be for real! Whew! What a relief.
Reality television could easily be used as a “Do Not Do This At Home” kind of a warning, and actually should be. The way some people behave in front of the camera and the exhibitions of their own sexuality is so disrespectful. I have heard people in public try to emulate some of the people on these shows, and all I can think is, “What makes you think this is cool being someone other than yourself?” I would hope that society just sees these productions / shows as entertainment, and nothing else. Yes, the people in the reality shows are for real, but not everyone’s life ends up like that, so scandalous.
Then, again, there are the reality shows that show the mental disorders of people that are hoarders. Maybe this reality show will help some people understand that they have a problem when they do not want to get rid of their belongings that are actually trash. The saying, “Some peoples trash are other peoples’ treasures” does not apply here. This show is so extreme, that it is hard to understand how some people actually have an obsession with their possessions to a point to where they are harming their own health, and harming their relationships with their loved ones / friends who are trying to reason with these people that do not see what is going on around them.
Then we have the “Amazing Race” that is such an inspiration to so many people that I know. I actually have some friends that put themselves on a workout regimen to try to be ready to compete if they were to be chosen as contestants. The “Amazing Race” takes place in so many interesting places and there are so many interesting tasks that are asked of the contestants, and they willingly take on these challenges. I know, personally, I could not even dream of being part of that show, but I do enjoy watching the different groups compete for the top prize.
As much as I do not approve of a lot of these reality shows, I know for a fact that there are people that behave and exhibit themselves out in public, as do those people on these scandalous shows. I feel that the morals and values I have tried to instill in my kids will help in their decisions to differentiate between good behavior and bad behavior. I trust that these shows will not be much of an influence in their lives. If only there could be a reality show on real and nice people that do not throw trash on the sidewalk and are courteous out on the road. I can only wish.
SuZ
