1. “Television’s true legacy isn’t simply entertainment—it’s the gradual rewriting of how we think people should act, both in our relationships and in our own lives.”
2. “From the flawless TV mother to the effortlessly charming hero, fictional characters quietly set the benchmarks by which we judge—and sometimes imitate—those around us.”
3. “Excessive screen time can make everyday life seem lacking—not because reality has changed, but because our perception of it has been reshaped by fiction.”