In today’s society, reality television takes a huge toll on people. It shows good points and bad points that aren’t always a good influence on others. I’ve watched some reality shows when I’ve gotten the chance but I’m not a really big fan of them. In a way I like reality shows because they show different viewpoints people have and how their everyday lives are. One particular show I watch is Keeping up with the Kardashians. I like this show in a way but then I don’t. I like the fact how they’re all close because I can relate to it. My family and I are similar to the Kardashian’s because we’re always together and we’re close in age. I can relate to some of their arguments and sorrows because I’ve gone through the same with my family as well. What I don’t like about the show is how some of their personalities are and it’s not really reality television.

            When a camera crew actually goes to a celebrity household when there’s a fight/argument they schedule it. So technically the stories of their lives are real but the events and altercations aren’t. I don’t think this type of show harms society or benefits it. I think it’s just a show that shows how much a family truly loves one another and the real problems and hard times they go through. It shows just because they’re celebrities they aren’t as different as everyday people with a big family. And maybe to some people it is benefit because they can relate to the problems and know where to take their next step in a rough situation.  But overall out of reality shows I’m not the type of person that never misses an episode. If there was to be a reality show that was at the same time educational then I could see myself watching it on a regular.  I personally like to watch shows that are educational and interesting. Another reality show I enjoy really watching is Pawn Stars. It’s a reality show about a family business that owns a pawn shop in Las Vegas. When costumers go into their store to sell something a lot of the merchandise is historical. Most people bring in guns from wars, old posters, and even different types of money from all over the world. They talk about what was going on at the time in history and some people even find out who died and who it belonged to. This show is most definitely a benefit because you learn something new every episode. Even the younger generation enjoys watching it. My younger brother, who is 13, watches it all the time because he likes to see all the old artifacts and merchandise people bring in. And it surprises me how much he finds out and learns from it. He’s actually the one who told me about the show.  We both like it so much we’ve even talked about how cool it would be to go to Las Vegas and visit the actual pawn shop.