Back in 1993, we were introduced to Cory Matthews, Shawn Hunter and Topanga Lawrence in Boy Meets World- a T.V. show about a boy growing up and learning life lessons with his best friend. Fourteen years after the show's end, we were introduced to its successor, Girl Meets World. The long-awaited spin-off/sequel follows Cory and Topanga’s daughter, Riley Matthews, and her best friend, Maya Hart, and their navigation through school and life. While the problems that were tackled in Boy Meets World seem vastly different from the issues that teenagers face in today’s age, the show does not disappoint in living up to the legacy that its predecessor left after its seven-year run. The scenarios that emerge in the show may be over-the-top at times, but they are still able to teach valuable lessons to people who go through similar situations in life.

After watching two seasons and going into the third, I am still finding myself watching old episodes and learning new things with each watch. One theme throughout the show is "people change people." This is a lesson I believe you hear about when you are a child, but one you do not understand until you are older.

In middle school, we begin to care what everyone thinks of us, so we try to impress everyone with our shoes, clothing and actions; it quickly becomes a priority. When we enter high school, we stop caring what everyone thinks of us and become more of our own person. This is where I believe the lesson "people change people" is learned. Although Girl Meets World airs on the kid-oriented Disney Channel, I would recommend this show to everyone, because it is a show that tackles relevant issues that people go through today, from being too involved in technology all the way to dealing with abandonment. Even if you think that this is not a show you would like, I would suggest at least giving it a shot.