Do Reality Shows do more Harm than Good?

It is said that the people of today are the creators of a better tomorrow. This statement has spread through the world and has helped to make people realize that new talent, and innovative skills are to be appreciated. Along with this realization have risen the tools for the display of new and vivid talents. Involving the internet, television, radios and other means of widely viewed mass media; the market for new talent has opened up. Today, there are millions of blogs and websites which portray stories, advice and new activities which can be nurtured to be hobbies; people speak on the radio and put forth their creative ideas in form of slogans and jingles; and people display their avid and colorful acts in form of dance, music and drama on television.

But which of the three is the most successful? In my opinion, that is the last one; the one which involves the ‘telly’. This is possible as in the current world, almost every family possesses a television. The radio has almost faded away into the past and the internet is the near future. Thus shows proclaiming new talent (or reality shows) work as positive, that to on a wider base.

Open to all of the populace, these shows invite people to display their talents on a wider stage. This works especially well for people hailing from poorer parts as it puts the light on them.

Also working to induce new ideas in the minds of the public (in the form of cookery shows, and dance programs); these shows help people in obtaining new and creative hobbies or activities which allow time to pass at a fast pace along with an exciting outcome.

These shows help to lighten the mood and to make laugh as well (comedy shows and shows involving gags). These work to be perfect entertainers and they provide a break from the dramatic soap operas which currently permeate the television network.

Lastly, there are the quiz shows which enlighten the audience about current affairs, global history and general knowledge. These shows also provide a chance for people with alarming knowledge and intelligence levels to surface on a global scale.

But the question which arises in my mind from all of the shows which invite people is that: “What guarantee is there that the talents aren’t modified and edited? “ well, this will always be an issue which litters people’s minds as they see the arms of corruption unfold in front of them. The only thing which can be said to this is the fact that these shows bring out talent. They bring out talent and also open up more avenues.

The only other point is raised on the shows which show immense bravery and courage in the form of dare-devilry and involve danger to the person/persons involved. These stunts, if performed at home, can prove fatal. This can be viewed many-a-times on the news. In answer to this, shows have begun the display of statutory warnings which warn people of the hazardous consequences of the events. And this has worked.

Summarizing all of the above points, I reach a conclusion which makes me support the side of the reality shows. These shows have a lot of benefits socially and they also involve a display of what is to proceed in the future in form of innovative talents.

So, in my opinion, the statement which says that television which do more harm than good is completely false and is based on shaky grounds.