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Is reality TV a bad influence?

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Is reality TV a bad influence?

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On One Hand: Reality TV isn’t realAs the Indiana Daily Student points out, “Reality TV” is an oxymoron. And while there may be no initial harm intended by titling a genre of programming as such, it can be hard for kids and teens to draw the line between what is a reality in life and what is a reality on TV.On the Other: Reality TV promotes communityThe Guardian finds that reality TV is at least partially responsible for the steady increase in communal TV viewing since 2000. As family and friends gather round to watch the latests episodes, relationships are strengthened.Bottom LineWhile adults can see that reality TV is far from real, impressionable children and teens may not come to that realization so readily.