In the article "The Dangers of Reality TV" by Timothy Sexton he explains the message that Reality TV sends to the people. Timothy Sexton believes that Reality TV is more concentrating on competition shows and shows that have no substance for example American idol, the Apprentice, Jersey Shore, Survivor etc..... just to name a few. Timothy Sexton believes Reality TV focus more on the value of image over ability, and the obsolescence of education. These Reality TV shows are said to promote an old belief that competition is the key to success in a capitalist economy. I agree and disagree with what Timothy Sexton is explaining to us because from what i have witnessed in most reality TV shows is that all it takes is someone with a good image to win competitions but on the other hand some reality shows might have a positive affect on people.
The experience with the Dangers of Reality TV is that most shows i have watched are always sending a message that a person doesn't really need an education to make it in this world. All someone will need is an ability to get on TV and stand out more than the rest and act a fool because that will bring ratings to show, but people don't realize that kids watch shows like that, and we live in a generation that most kids faces, are in a computer or a tv and that can be an issue because the kids are the future of this world. Just like Timothy Sexton mentioned that "who would Tune-in week after week to watch a boring show. One example is the show Jersey shore you have people in that show that all they do is get drunk and party, it is entertaining for the viewers and they don't find it boring, but people have to understand that once you are in a position that people admire you, look up to you, you are going to have be aware of what you are doing because you could the new generation
On the other side of the coin in my opinion i believe that some Reality TV shows are even sometimes good for kids. for example a show on MTV called "I use to be Fat". Some people would look at it and say there goes another show making people of heavier size feel insecure, but in reality it is really showing kids the importance of eating healthy, and going to gym can help you from getting type 2 diabetes which is an epidemic that is going on all over the United States, and other complication that comes with of not taking care of yourself. So for me it all depends what the kids are watching granted they are way more garbage on our TV then stuff that can be good for kids, but that is when the parents or the legal guardian at the time as to come in and make sure to see what their are watching.
In conclusion, Reality TV needs to start sending the viewers more good messages and not garbage because they are telling us that acting a fool is the way to stay on television, and what they need to do is show example shows like "I use to be Fat" help this generation move forward.
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