Most
agree that all forms of entertainment affect
. In my opinion,
and television shows really do
how
behave. I feel
way for two reasons, which I will explore in the following essay.
of all, films and television provide
with a lot of negative roles which many
are willing to emulate. These days, the so-called “anti-hero” is a big part of popular culture.
is a type of character who acts badly around other
, ignores the rules of
and has a really misanthropic attitude. Commonly, these characters glorify excessive violence and drug use. My own personal experience is a compelling example of
. When I was in high school, a close friend of mine was a huge fan of characters like
. While he started high school as a straight-A student, he later began to watch a lot of films which gave him the impression that taking drugs and fighting with his classmates was amusing and even desirable manner.
, he barely finished high school and is now unemployed.
, he has few job prospects. Had he not watched so many terrible
, he would not be in
a desperate situation today.
, TV shows and
provide
with a lot of positive role models. For
who desire to watch wholesome shows, there are many family-friendly options to choose from. Programs of
type showcase functioning and stable families. They don’t just show traditional and conservative families, but caring, loving
from many different backgrounds and with many different beliefs.
, my own family often takes inspiration from the parents and children we see
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family drama, “The
Show.” We are not always able to live up to the ideals the show presents to us, but they positively
the way we behave every day. We are really thankful for the
it has on our lives.
In conclusion, I am of the opinion that television and
the way almost everyone behaves in modern
.
is because some
cause us to act in detrimental ways and because other shows inspire us to emulate and embrace positive values.