The rise and fall of 'Glee'

It began innocently enough. In fact, I really don't think anyone expected it to take the turn it did. But, in this world of political 'fairness' and social unrest, it doesn't seem too hard to believe that a show written entirely around the premise of the 'down on their luck' high schoolers looking to belong has transitioned into a weekly 'homosexual's are still misunderstood and abused' drama with an occasional sidebar about music.

I love music. More over, I love music that is original and different. The human voice is truly capable of some amazing things. One has only to listen to the 'Glee' interpretation of 'Don't Stop Believing' to see that. I just don't understand why shows these days (and there are plenty) need to constantly turn their half hour of tv happiness into a chance to push some political agenda. Is anyone on board with this?

However, I will say that I have yet to see a show in many years dedicated to the underdogs. You always see the shows about the football jocks or the pregnant teenager with the difficult decision of accepting homecoming nomination. I'm just glad to see someone out there promoting what it's like to not be the popular kid in school, especially since that is most of the student body.

Inspirational, yet incorrect. It's hard in high school. It always has been. Kids these days seem to think we don't get what they are going through. Parents, we have to be there for our children, at every age. It is hard out there. Don't let the innocence of their youth blind you to the temptations they are very likely dealing with every day. Support them, pray with them, and love them. Pry out of them what they need help with.

'Glee' may not have it all right, and I have those reasons for not watching it anymore, but it does seem to know the importance of finding yourself and taking ownership of who you are. Of that piece of philosophy, I cannot argue.