Is finding your father or mother worth it?
Recently, for some reason I cannot quite explain, I’ve noticed there are more and more shows on TV which focus on youngsters finding their real, true, biological parents. While on the surface this sounds like a wonderful premise for a TV show – and I have to admit that they are often very moving – sometimes the picture that is painted is anything but so. In fact, a few times I’ve watched it and found myself questioning whether or not the whole ordeal was a good idea to begin with.
But when he found her, she wanted nothing to dowith him. Not now, not ever. It was heart-breakingto watch and I can only imagine what the poor boywas going through at this dark and difficult time.
Recently, for some reason I cannot quite explain, I’ve noticed there are more and more shows on TV which focus on youngsters finding their real, true, biological parents. While on the surface this sounds like a wonderful premise for a TV show – and I have to admit that they are often very moving – sometimes the picture that is painted is anything but so. In fact, a few times I’ve watched it and found myself questioning whether or not the whole ordeal was a good idea to begin with. While some shows inevitably lead to happiness and a bond between two long-lost people that will last forever, others lead down far darker alleyways of deceit. In one I recently saw, a boy of 15 spent the best part of 6 months searching for his biological mother.
But when he found her, she wanted nothing to do with him. Not now, not ever. It was heart-breaking to watch and I can only imagine what the poor boy was going through at this dark and difficult time.
So you have to ask yourself: did it need to be shown on TV? I understand that TV shows have to suit every taste – from the independent financial advisor to the off-duty fire-man – but why show it at the cost of an individual’s soul? Surely there has to be a better way than that, right?
Another disturbing thing about these shows is the message they get across; as if anyone can find their mother or father if they wish to, and there are no limits or obstacles in the way. The reality, sadly, is not always that realistic. In fact, from my research I can tell you that more often than not nothing is accomplished.
Whatever the case for the future of shows like this, it’s something we’ll no doubt have to get used to.
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