The first thing that comes to mind when I hear the words “Reality TV” is that it’s fake, scripted, and unnecessary. However, some people stay tuned in to watch each episode because of the over-done drama. For example, with a show like, “Keeping Up with the Kardashian’s”, people have been watching this family grow for years; this also includes all the drama involved in the show.

Reality TV, is a very materialistic way of viewing people. Society loves to see what the stars are wearing.

I believe these shows have no value, and are negatively affecting society in the long run by influencing the youth. People care more about what celebrities are up to as opposed to their own lives. Rather than wanting to be like that individual, people need to set their own goals that would best benefit their lives.

We are trying more and more to be like Kim Kardashian whether it be something like wanting to look like her to wanting to have the items/money she has. Before, people would in some ways “shun” the idea of a sex before marriage, since she came out with a sex tape, people seem to idolize the idea of sex and money. Due to this, people lack individuality.

Shows like this came out to entertain, but they have also added even more stereotypes to the minds of society. For example, going back to the Kardashians, women are being told they have to look that way to be “sexy” or “beautiful”.

Another example is that in order to enjoy life or be successful, we have to have pockets full of money. Stepping away from Kim and her other family members, with a show like MTV’s, “Parental Control” teens are portrayed as being immature, stupid, and irresponsible. Even the Jersey Shore influences drinking and the party-life.

Though the shows are very much negatively changing the views on society, they do have their perks. The show, “Catfish” emphasizes the unpromising outcomes of online dating.

They show viewers step-by-step things they can do themselves to ensure their safety and the loyalty of the person on the other side of the screen. Many times, in the show you see the length the “catfisher” takes the virtual relationship and also how gullible the victim is to believing the person they’re talking to is, in reality, the person they are talking to.

Overall, personally I don’t care for reality TV shows. I believe they do impact society in the wrong way and are setting stereotypes for our youth and future generations. It seems to me that sex, money, and partying is what pulls in viewers since that is what the people want to see on TV. We care more about the latest celebrity break out rather than whats going on in the real world news.

So to answer the question, “Reality TV, is it healthy?” No. Not for society to grow on and base success off of.