Reality Television Has A Harm Than Good

Abstract Do Reality shows have an impact on young minds? Reality television shows affect the minds of all those who watch it, but has a larger effect on children because it includes social interaction and it is not always intellectually stimulating. In this research paper, I will be explaining the lack of activities reality television has on young children, how it causes too much drama and how reality television affects the minds of young children. In today’s generation children are exposed to

subjected to social discrimination. Television has corrupted society with the idea of “the perfect body” and fueled the idea of body shaming. People often try to excuse body shaming by tying it to the health risks associated with being anorexic or obese. Body shaming can lead to the development of eating disorders, self-harm, or worse- suicide. Nothing good can come of social discrimination. So, what exactly is Social Discrimination? Social discrimination is more than just an occasional unkind remark

replaced by money.” Today’s television shows are decaying into more polluted and inappropriate ideas, which are then presented worldwide. This is a negative influence on not only young people, but also society as a whole. How can it be expected of youth today to be appropriate role models to future generations with such corrupt influences? With the filth, dishonesty, and abuse of freedom of speech, reality television ultimately does more harm on today’s society than good. “’Jersey Shore’ Season 5

Reality Television Educates Television has had an impact on our lives, bringing new information that we probably haven’t heard of before. It informs the viewers of lives of people who struggle with themselves and shows the viewers how to solve them. Reality helps more people than does harm because it educates on certain people’s lives that need some educating on. These shows are improving young audiences knowledge by spreading positive messages through blunt situations. For families, the most

Television a Tool for Education or a Harmful Obstacle Television is it a tool for education or a distraction that is an obstacle? Television is often blamed for having a harmful effect on children. Is this true or is it a hoax, there has been repeated studies and theory’s on the effects of TV on children and adults. Television was designed for entertainment and to relax and to inform the masses. Back in the 1900s TV was a rare item in a house hold but. According to the website Salon.com “Sociologist

Today while watching a movie or television show on cable, there were four to five minute breaks of commercials. Most of these commercials consisted of new reality shows. If they were not new, then it was the dates for when they old shows would make a comeback and start another season. Reality television has been in our lives since the 1940s. Although, the shows that were on years ago were much less vulgar than they seem to be now. It appears reality television continues to go down the wrong road

manifested into a monster that cannot be stopped. Everywhere you go you can probably count on one hand how many people you see not on their phones. The issues I stated are mainly related to the internet, television, and social media. There are more cons about the internet, TV, and social media than there are pros. Some cons are delayed child development, long-term mental disorders, cyberbullying, and suicide, while pros are easy to access to articles and news, communicating, the convenience of having

The content of television shows today ranges from the highly probable to the highly bizarre. Characters are often put into scenarios that are either extremely realistic or totally outlandish. But no matter what the content there is something for everyone and the public keeps watching. In this day, a viewer can instantly switch from watching an hour long quasi-reality show that studies the lives of promiscuous 20-somethings on the Jersey shore to a 30 minute mockumentary that focuses on the not-so-monotonous

7 May 2015 Television and Its Lasting Effects Think back to the television you used to watch as a child. Many of you may think of harmless, funny cartoons or maybe family television shows that had a life lesson or message at the end. Television has changed a significant amount over the years and some would describe the era we’re in now, as “The Era of Reality Television”. It seems that our generation seems to enjoy getting the inside look on the dramatic lives of others, rather than worrying about

The Reality of Reality Television Jacqueline Knudsen ENG122: English Composition II Jenna Fussell February 2, 2013 The Reality of Reality Television Have you ever set there watching your favorite reality television show and wondered what effects it could have on you, your family or your friends? Truth is most people do not think about the effects television shows can have before watching them or allowing their children to watch them. This