I find it completely opposite "degraded" as it's more informative and actual medical procedures showing people actually getting medical help. Now, if you want to point out degraded, how about the 3 dozen "cop/crime drama/murder mystery/ambulance chaser/"reality" court room shows or the multiple scripted "reality" series involving all manner of BS offered as "real life" but offered as "entertainment"... It's a no wonder our kids (and some adults) can't tell what's real and what isn't.
My first wife asked me for a divorce because our life wasn't "real" like the TV shows she was addicted to and watched from waking till bed time. I did all the cooking, all the cleaning, helped the kids with homework and took care of them. She was a $hitty wife and mother. She did however improve 100% after the divorce was final... She was no longer a $hitty wife. I got sole custody of three very young kids while on active duty in the Navy. She wanted her "freedom" from all responsibility. That's reality.
ETA: Sorry Mike, thought this was on my thread. will delete the above if you wish. Let me know.
My first wife asked me for a divorce because our life wasn't "real" like the TV shows she was addicted to and watched from waking till bed time. I did all the cooking, all the cleaning, helped the kids with homework and took care of them. She was a $hitty wife and mother. She did however improve 100% after the divorce was final... She was no longer a $hitty wife. I got sole custody of three very young kids while on active duty in the Navy. She wanted her "freedom" from all responsibility. That's reality.
ETA: Sorry Mike, thought this was on my thread. will delete the above if you wish. Let me know.