"Andi Mack" is a Disney Channel show, created by Lizzie Mcguire writer Terri Minsky. The show follows the life of 13-year-old Andi Mack. On her thirteenth birthday, her distant older sister, Bex, comes for a visit and unveils something that turns Andi's world upside down. Her sister is actually her mother.
The show supports various diverse characters and handles an abundance of real-world issues, such as bullying, therapy, dysfunctional families, teen pregnancies, anxiety disorders, learning disabilities, military families, lgbtq+ acceptance, and now the ever so relevant issue of gun violence. In the show's most recent episode, "Cookie Monster", the show handles peer pressure regarding a gun which was stolen from a parent. The episode is a two-parter and left viewers off on a cliffhanger on how the characters will deal with the situation.
Earlier this year, a petition by One Million Moms was put up in order to have the series shut down. They claim that Disney Channel is showing "Adult Content" on a children's television network. I understand that they might not want their child to watch Andi Mack due to the show's intensity and maturity, but these stories need to be heard. From the perspective of a girl who has just become a teenager, this show represents the stories that are often neglected. We don't always get exposure to what happens in real life. I do get frustrated at times with the fact that this show delves into "romantic" relationships between the kids, but it's another thing that happens that we don't always like to acknowledge.
Disney has continued the series despite the petition. Do you agree with the petition? Why or why not? What are your thoughts?
One of Andi Mack's Most Powerful/Controversial Scenes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2gMbOqMgm0
Andi Mack Picture: https://ew.com/tv/2018/02/19/disneys-andi-mack-renewed-season-3/
Where to Watch Andi Mack: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=ELjw-n1TwLMzIHSbxAhJ-Lxw
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