How many of you watch or have watched a reality show like Keeping up with the Kardashians or Duck Dynasty? How much of that show do you think was real and unscripted? Were you offended about things that might have been said or done? Reality shows are having a negative impact on all people. If people don’t stop being consumed by these types of shows then our society will lose its morals or have a messed up version of morals.
Research shows that reality television has a negative impact on children. According to Bliss (2017), “Children have been shown to suffer from ill effects from watching reality television.” An example of this is when Bliss (2017) says, “Certain shows like Fear Factor that feature participants involved in disgusting or dangerous behavior inspired attempts to duplicate these acts.” Kids who watch other people or celebrities do dangerous things make them think that it’s okay or “cool” to do those things as well, and then some of them end up getting injured. They’re also the children who grow up in an environment surrounded by cameras, which
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because it’s entertaining, relatable, and interactive with its audiences. Much of reality t.v. show people doing stupid things or acting horribly without any or little consequences. As well as showing solutions or being truly sorry about their actions. Girls in reality shows like Jersey Shore and Keeping Up With the Kardashians care a lot, way too much about their appearance. Which can make any woman or girl watching make them feel insecure about how they look and even go out and pay tons of money for plastic surgery. On the other side of that it could also make women want to improve how they look and their bodies in a more healthy way by eating healthier and exercising. Overall people need to quit trying to be like these reality t.v. stars/actors and be their own person. We all need to be thankful for who we are, live life to the fullest, and take care of