Commentary by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
A new reality TV show about the discernment process of five young women who are thinking about entering a convent will air tonight at 10 p.m. on Lifetime.
Former Teen Mom star Amber Portwood, 21, was sentenced to five years in prison yesterday for possession of a controlled substance and a parole violation.
A new study assessing the impact of reality TV on the behavior of young girls has found that those who view these shows regularly accept and expect a higher level of drama, aggression, and bullying in their own lives, and measure their worth primarily by their physical appearance.