Why are reality shows harmful?

True reality shows don't have any scripts - they just naturally let things happen during taping. Because human nature is naturally unpredictable, it doesn't do your ratings any good when you can't predict the outcome.

So what you see on reality TV is not really reality. The producers naturally want to have drama and pathos so they will create situations where these things occur.

When you do reality TV, you're taking a risk that you will be loved or hated, depending on how your producer decides how to portray your character. You will make money but I'm not sure the risk would be worth it.

I don't think there harmful. Just not as good as classic TV shows. Reality is to much . I don't like it.

Reality shows suck, give me Andy Griffith or Mash any day - and you learned something from them!

Literally, Reality shows are not necessarily harmful; however,  watching too much TV is harmful to your brain.  Also, as stated above by Danae, watching their "lack of problem solving" skills does does not entice good mimicking behavior.  Take the Kardashians for example.  Trust me.  This is the last family you would want to be like.