Nowadays, with the development of technology, the entertainment industry has become a big part of people’s lives. There are a lot of TV shows and movies to choose from and the number increases every day. The majority of people who consume this type of content are the younger generation. From elementary school kids to young adults, TV shows and movies are loved and watched by many. Older people might not find it thrilling to watch these types of content every day but young people sure do.
A lot of people love watching tv shows and movies because it is a great way to relax and have fun after a tiring day. Younger people can also for friendships over the series or movies they watch. Watching an episode of your favorite series and then talking about the episode with your friends enhances the experience of watching TV shows for many. Also, there is much educational content on streaming platforms that can teach the watchers interesting and useful information, these educational shows don’t only focus on teaching new things but also keep the viewers entertained so they will keep watching. There are even some shows that may completely change the watcher’s perspective on certain topics or events. People are easily influenced by the movies and shows they watch and producers know this really well. Some producers use this knowledge to change people for the better and educate the watchers but not every producer has good intentions.
Young people are easier to influence compared to their elders. Not every TV show or movie promotes good habits. Nowadays one of the biggest problems among teenagers and young adults is the consumption of substances. Many movies and TV shows marketed towards young adults romanticize the usage of substances and usually don’t bother showing the actual side effects and the health problems that come with them. These types of shows or movies also make viewers believe that toxic and abusive relationships are something normal or romantic. After watching these shows many young adults, teenagers and sometimes even children start copying the bad behaviors and habits they now think will make them happy. A person who copies these behaviors unfortunately has to deal with the problems that occur after adopting these behaviors which include addictions, several health issues, abusive relationships, ruined friendships, no longer being trusted by anyone, mental health issues, etc.
In conclusion; something fun and harmless like TV shows and movies can take a dark turn really fast. Since the young mind is open to being influenced and manipulated there should be some control over the media to protect bright futures from getting ruined. This control can’t be expected from streaming platforms since their main focus is profit. Older people should monitor the content young people close to them watch and they should spread awareness so people don’t watch these damaging TV shows and movies.