With so many of us still spending a lot of time at home, this has given us more time to spend binge-watching our new and favorite tv shows. While a lot of people have taken the time to watch new trending shows such as Tiger King and Outer banks, I have taken the time to watch some of the classic Disney shows that are available on Disney+. So far I have finished Wizards of Waverly Place and Sonny With A Chance. Now, I am working on watching That's So Raven.

While fans of the show might remember Raven's outrageous schemes brought on through her visions, they might not remember the show for its' ability to touch on real-world issues. Throughout the shows four seasons, writers covered topics such as racial discrimination as well as the struggles surrounding body image. Before That's So Raven many young adult shows did not cover, real-world issues. The shows tended to focus on the "average" teenage experience such as starting middle school and making friends; but, they rarely displayed issues beyond that. That's So Raven is special because it allowed a tv show to discuss bigger issues that people experienced in a light-hearted manner.

The inclusion of real-world problems on That's So Raven opened a door for many other shows to do the same. Since That's So Raven aired, other Disney shows, such as Girl Meets World and K.C. Undercover, have also attempted to touch on real-world issues. Much like That's So Raven, these shows took a serious yet light-hearted response to discussing these problems. It is important that shows discuss these issues because it helps to bring attention to these issues for younger audiences without overwhelming them.

With so much going on in the world right now, parents and families might be struggling to know how to properly discuss these issues with their children. If more shows were to discuss these issues people face, it would not only provide a resource for children that is done in a manner they can understand but it also opens up the conversation for further discussion.

As we enter a new chapter of being more informed and accepting, I hope to see more shows continue to use their platform to discuss real-world issues and set an example for future generations.