Is Reality TV a threat to the Human race? -Tuesday Write #1

          Reality TV, A friend or Foe? Is it harmful to the human race by plaguing the minds of  the youth and causing them to act erratically? No, Reality TV does not do that. TV is a form of entertainment, meant to be enjoyed and used to pass time or have a laugh, not to cause higher murder rates and teen pregnancy. Other than people blaming themselves for not raising their kids, and what they do blame is always music, TV, or video games. In late August a young boy shot and killed his grandmother , The parents of the child blamed the video game he was playing, other than the fact that he had easy access to a gun and was never taught better than to point it at someone. The lack of parenting was the cause of the incident, not the game; the game was meant for someone who is older than 17, not an 8 year old. Before video games and reality TV there was another bad influence was sweeping the streets of america, causing bad behavior and horrible mistakes, this was called Rock and Roll.

         Reality TV is not the best thing to watch, but it does show bad behavior and if we do not teach our kids to do better. "Teen Mom" does over exaggerate teen pregnancy, but it also shows the hardship on not only the mother but the entire family goes through trouble. "The Real Housewives of -(Insert name)-" shows drunk wives fight and complain about each other. The viewers realize that this show is interesting, not because of the woman but because of the fights. Better shows can be put on TV to promote a better
understanding of what is best for the youth, but it is up the the parents and caregivers to teach their kids to do better than the people on TV.