Sunday, March 1, 2015
Dance Moms
I was thinking about our lecture on reality tv and the harm it can do for children. I was particularly thinking about Dance Moms and how popular it has become (one of the dancers has 2.6 million followers on Instagram). I have seen it before on tv and was shocked at how rude the women, more so than the girls, were. Sometimes I believe that the confrontation that takes place in front of the girls is damaging to them. These poor girls should not have to watch grown women (mostly their moms) be aggressive towards one another. These moms are usually dolled up with their diamonds and dresses, constantly yelling and complaining. What I do not understand is how mothers would subject their children to this kind of confrontation. What message is that sending to girls who want to dance? How will young viewers treat their mothers? But why do so many people watch it if it is full of contention and relational aggression? I have caught myself switching through the channels and stop on Dance Moms. Maybe it's because I am not use to that much drama in my life and that it is exciting. A part of me wants to see if people can truly be that crazy as well. The show is extremely entertaining, but a terrible model for viewers.
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I grew up without TV, and now that I have access to it, I still don't really watch it. However, when I do, I find myself flipping through shows and stopping longer on shows like Dance Moms. Why? I have no idea. I'm with you, maybe it's the drama, maybe it's the shock value, who knows. All I know is that I'm glad I grew up without it, and still don't watch much.
ReplyDeleteIt is interesting how this show is so entertaining yet it is absolutely ridiculous! I wonder why we are attracted to watching these kinds of shows. I also wonder what affects it has on the adults, and children that view these programs. Thanks Lauren!
ReplyDeleteI agree completely! It makes me sad that shows like that are so popular now!
ReplyDeleteThis show is definitely interesting. It almost seems like too much trouble to be sending your daughter to a dance school that has that kind of drama and for it to be a TV show, it's definitely a different dance experience.
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