Monday, February 2, 2015
What Happened to Disney Channel?
What happened to the Disney Channel? Growing up, my favorite shows were Even Stevens, That's So Raven, and Lizzie McGuire. They were all based on everyday family and friend experiences like yearbook pictures, high school crushes, and annoying little brothers. Nowadays, the Disney Channel is full of shows that, at least when I have watched one, turn my brain into goo. All shows now have a laughing audience in the background, where as Even Stevens and Lizzie McGuire didn't. I also feel like the jokes on the shows today aren't as witty anymore, the clothes are brightly colored and mismatched, all of the actresses wear a lot of makeup, girls are wearing high heels, and the majority of the shows are about getting famous. Since when did getting famous become every child's dream? Children today are facing things like arguing with their siblings and hearing rumors about them at school, not the struggle of going to auditions and getting famous. Also, all of the Disney Channel stars have to sing and put out albums. What's that about? For a channel that is geared towards children and teens, they should include shows that focus on everyday experiences that teens are likely to have. Maybe I'm bias in thinking that the shows I grew up on are the best. Maybe children today will grow up and think that their tv shows were the best.
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I am in the same boat. It is scary how much media has changed in just 10 years. Disney channel is the safe channel, our parents felt comfortable allowing us kids to watch it. I feel this will change when we are parents. Dr. Coyne did teach us the importance of discussing ads with our children, I am sure that is what we are going to need to do about TV shows too....and monitor which shows. etc. :)
ReplyDeleteI watched the same Disney Channel shows when I was younger too, and I loved them! That's sad that the Disney Channel shows are all about getting famous, which is not realistic. I loved how Lizzie McGuire and those types of shows were about family and friends and the girls did not wear tons of makeup or super fancy clothes. That is how Disney Channel shows should be!
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