T.V Shows that Advocate a Bad Message

[Mac Attack]

I've noticed it, heard about it, and have seen it. In today's world we have T.V shows that advocate inappropriate behaviour. For example, we have shows like 16 and Pregnant, Jersey Shore, Nip Tuck, and so many shows on TLC which are highly degrading in some cases, and in other cases just showing how people spend a plethora of money on extraneous materials. Now personally I these inappropriate to show on T.V and I find it morally to present these shows in the way they do.

These shows are primarily watched by the teenage audience. 16 and Pregnant which supposedly shows how tough being a teenage parent is, is actually advocating teen pregnancy in the idea that there will always be a happy ending. Jersey Shore, it's ok to party as long as you have a tan. Really? I think that these types of shows need to be eliminated. In our modern day society we already have too much of this bullshit. We need to cope with our lives instead of admonishing stupid ideas.

I also have a problem with Crime shows. Especially ones like Criminal Minds. Not only are we teaching our criminals how to commit felonies but we are promoting violence. Now I know usually the bad guy gets caught however that's T.V and this is real life. I think we should limit this because of the negative impacts it has on society.

 

[#hamler]

It's entertainment. Get over it.

There is nothing I hate more then when someone tells me I should not watch a certain TV show, play a certain video game or listen to a certain type of music because it promotes the wrong message. Get over it. That’s why they have TV ratings. If TV-PG14 is too mature for you, do not watch it. I fail to see how this is wrong in anyway. If I want to watch porn, I will. If I want to watch one of the most violent movies ever, I will. People can take something however they want it. For fuck’s sake you can get a wrong message from watching Spongebob, doesn’t mean they should quit airing it. Take it how you want it, but its entertainment. Nothing more.

 

[Mac Attack]

It's entertainment. Get over it.

There is nothing I hate more then when someone tells me I should not watch a certain TV show, play a certain video game or listen to a certain type of music because it promotes the wrong message. Get over it. That’s why they have TV ratings. If TV-PG14 is too mature for you, do not watch it. I fail to see how this is wrong in anyway. If I want to watch porn, I will. If I want to watch one of the most violent movies ever, I will. People can take something however they want it. For fuck’s sake you can get a wrong message from watching Spongebob, doesn’t mean they should quit airing it. Take it how you want it, but its entertainment. Nothing more.

Yes it's entertainment, however does this mean it's right Hell No. Just cause you don't like restraints does not mean there is problems with how T.V shows are run. You're right nobody is telling me to watch it however when I hear things on the bus like "I'm going to get pregnant just to be on a television show, it honestly baffles me. I cannot believe what I am hearing and then look up the shows that approve of this and ask myself why the hell is this something that is easy to find. And for the record Hamler you cannot watch pornography on Television.

 

[SalvIsWin]

It's parents' job to raise their kid so that they are able to look at something and decide whether or not that is something to emulate. The more vulgar, obscene, violent a show or movie is, the older you're supposed to be before you can watch that kind of media. Take "16 and Pregnant" for example: If a girl watched that show and decided she wanted to have a child, I wouldn't say it's the show to blame, it's the child that can't comprehend why that's a bad decision, and the parents should be educating their children.

EDIT: Also, softcore porno can be on every night on regular cable here in Canada after 11:00p.m. Not always, but if you were willing to stay up and search around, you'd find something.

 

[Mac Attack]

It's parents' job to raise their kid so that they are able to look at something and decide whether or not that is something to emulate. The more vulgar, obscene, violent a show or movie is, the older you're supposed to be before you can watch that kind of media. Take "16 and Pregnant" for example: If a girl watched that show and decided she wanted to have a child, I wouldn't say it's the show to blame, it's the child that can't comprehend why that's a bad decision, and the parents should be educating their children.

EDIT: Also, softcore porno can be on every night on regular cable here in Canada after 11:00p.m. Not always, but if you were willing to stay up and search around, you'd find something.

I see your point in saying that it is the person and not the show that does the action however are you going to say that the show has nothing to do with inspiring people to do the actions. I in no way am saying that the show is doing the actions in real life, however I am suggesting that the shows motivates the human into doing inappropriate behaviour.

Also, considering I live in Canada, I don't doubt you can find soft stuff, but firstly I don't watch television past 9 almost 95% of the time, and I think that those who wanted to watch porn that bad would rather find it on the computer and not desperately try to find some on television at the late hours.

 

[SalvIsWin]

I see your point in saying that it is the person and not the show that does the action however are you going to say that the show has nothing to do with inspiring people to do the actions. I in no way am saying that the show is doing the actions in real life, however I am suggesting that the shows motivates the human into doing inappropriate behaviour.

Also, considering I live in Canada, I don't doubt you can find soft stuff, but firstly I don't watch television past 9 almost 95% of the time, and I think that those who wanted to watch porn that bad would rather find it on the computer and not desperately try to find some on television at the late hours.

I would say that shows do inspire people, I think there's probably a lot of evidence for that. A lot of crazy people have cited a lot of different things as inspiration for what they did. What I'm saying, is what's the problem exactly? The fact that violent TV's shows inspire some people, or that people are taken inspiration from violence? I would say it's the latter. It's not media that you need to censor, that's ignoring the real problem. The real problem is that people are thinking violence is acceptable, or that they are inspired by violence for example.

 

[Sinister Shadows]

I honestly believe why so many watch crap like Jersey Shore is to feel better about themselves... When I am so unfortunate to see a commercial for a show like that it helps me.

I am against censorship to the point of say.. banning things from being show. It really all comes down to parents not wanting to raise their kids. Instead of sitting there kids down and teaching them that the things on tv aren't real and making sure that they aren't watching anything that they shouldn't be. They just sit them down and turn on whatever will shut them up the quickest.

No matter what is being shown on tv, if a kid is raised right and taught right they will be smart enough to decide for themselves things that they should and should not do.

 

[#hamler]

Yes it's entertainment, however does this mean it's right Hell No.

So you're telling me it's ok to blame a television show for people doing stupid things? No blame whatsoever can be put on the television shows. Like I said in my previous post, some nasty shit can be taken out of the friendliest of shows like Spongebob or Bugs Bunny.

Just cause you don't like restraints does not mean there is problems with how T.V shows are run. You're right nobody is telling me to watch it however when I hear things on the bus like "I'm going to get pregnant just to be on a television show, it honestly baffles me.

I have failed to hear such statement...ever. Teenagers can interpret anything how they want to. I can take a kid show like Bugs Bunny and go out and try to blow up my neighbor with some dynamite. Everything can be taken differently to certain people. It just pains me to hear someone complain about it and ruin it for everyone else who knows how to handle themselves and not take the wrong message out of things.

I cannot believe what I am hearing and then look up the shows that approve of this and ask myself why the hell is this something that is easy to find.

People like different things. Like i said, it's entertainment. Some will like it, some wont. The responsibility relies with the individual.

And for the record Hamler you cannot watch pornography on Television.

Ha. I wish though.

 

[Nate DaMac]

What a heaping pile of shit. It's quite simple honestly. You don't like what you see on TV? Don't fucking watch it. It's a simple and fool proof way of avoiding unwanted material. You think it sets a bad example for children? Well lets just hope the parents of those children feel the same way. If a teenager thinks that she should get pregnant to be on television, the parents deserve the anguish that comes with it for being incompetent. If you're not capable of controlling what your kids watch on television with all of the technological advancements that have have been made over the years, you have no business having children and you deserve what you get.

This ample helping of PTC style horseshit just makes me sick. Bad parents will look for any reason to put the blame on someone else rather than acknowledge that they fail at parenting, so they attack the tv shows. The shows have a strict rating system to follow and if your kids are watching shows that you deem inappropriate, set your parental settings to block it. If you're incapable of doing that, give your kids up for adoption. Evidently you really care about them, so why not give them to someone who can raise them properly?

 

[FunKay the Inevitable]

Interestingly enough I was just watching a split review over the South Park Movie featuring Roger Ebert. Now Ebert raises the point that kids are going to watch it and are going to be influenced to go out and swear, because it's funny and be mean to minorities. The person he was reviewing with disagreed and believed the movie was not only funny but a smart witty satire that reflects what occurs in everyday life. Now that's the case with a lot of shows. These shows are on TV to show what happens in lives. Anyone who wants to be like Snooki in Jersey Shore for example, that's their own decision, and if the parents of these people don't believe they should act that way, then they should step in and stop them.

That's another point that the film raises, is that a lot of the time it's the parents fault for not stepping in, taking responsibility for their child and telling them to either A: Not do something really horrible/stupid or B: Give the child there side of the argument as to why they shouldn't act that way. Television shows can't always be held responsible for what happens. Authority figures have to take there share of the blame as well.

As for violence in TV shows? Once again, I refer to my prior point; only adults should watch that stuff. The vast majority of the stuff that goes down on these shows is entirely for a mature audience, that’s why you have age certifications. And when it comes to criminals supposedly learning things from TV, I think that’s crap. The plots on these shows are smart and clever, but are more than likely doomed to fail, hence why the police forces catch the criminals in these shows.

 

[wrestlingfan]

t.v shows that advocate a bad message. Well parents just go tot make sure their child doesnt watch a show and even if they do things in TV Shows are usually things that happen in our everyday lives so if they don't see it on TV, They're guaranteed to see in real life.

 

[Dowdsy McDowds]

What was Hitler watching?

I get the point the OP is trying to make, but as others have said it should be down to the parents to monitor what their kids are watching and be able to talk about it with them so they can understand the shows with more maturity. That's a lot easier said than done though.

I mean, did everyone here get the go-ahead from their parents to watch certain shows? Or did the intrigue around a show which you were told NOT to watch become too tempting and you found a way to watch it anyway? I know I did. And I was a kid before there were iphones, youtube, dailymotion, iplayers etc which make the shows easier to access. (God I feel old saying that)

So I guess it comes down to maturity really in the sense that the programs are made for certain demographics and they have all the ratings displayed etc, but the creators shouldn't have to water down every show in case someone who shouldn't see it, does. This is the age of mass information, so as long as the creators are keeping up their end of the agreement then there really isn't anymore they can do.

 

[Dagger Dias]

The reason that there is so much controversial content in tv these days is because that draws better ratings. People would rather see a maniac murdering innocent people, partiers getting wasted, and destruction rather than a family of innocents eating dinner at the family table. Whoever would have thought that? It's sad but true. We as human beings are more fascinated with the negative in society, it interests us to know what "bad" people are up to. Even if we have nothing in common with them other than being the same species. I would prefer to see less controversial content myself, but until it stops getting better ratings than "nice" shows then we will continue to see it on our screens and that is the issue we are facing.

 

[Lilio]

I've noticed it, heard about it, and have seen it. In today's world we have T.V shows that advocate inappropriate behaviour. For example, we have shows like 16 and Pregnant, Jersey Shore, Nip Tuck

Care to explain in what way the show Nip/Tuck sends a bad message?

I really like the show and Im still one of those "rebellious" people that don't approve of the typical view of beauty that is being promoted in todays society and fashion industry. I also don't like plastic surgery, unless it's extreme cases. Such as where the person is disformed and suffers greatly. I still like the show a lot however, for some reason I have not been able to pinpoint. I suppose it is because the characters have a great charisma and the conflicts are interesting.


Heck. I even remember one episode where Christian, the asshole-plastic-surgeon starts getting involved with a fat chick. A fat chick which is really like, powerful and confident in her own body. She's part of a nudist colony with a bunch of fat people that marvel in each others appearances. They get involved and then it turns out that she isn't confident at all. And she wants him to perform a lypo-suction.

Near the end, when he is supposed to do it - Her friends from the colony show up, fat and naked, and tell her how much they like her body and take her to go with them. She isn't the typical beauty but the ending still shows that there are people who will like you for what you look like and that you don't have to adapt.

The way I see it, and have so far, the show isn't that much about how people should get plastic surgery. It's more a show of conflict set in the setting of a institution where they perform plastic surgery. Or maybe Im wrong, I haven't watched THAT much of the show.