It seems like everyone is talking about a new show booming on Netflix called "13 Reasons Why." And for good reason. The show itself delves into many unspoken and unresolved issues such as bullying, suicide, mental illness, assault, and more. I know it sounds like a depressing show - and it is - but it's also an honest take on the larger problems of life. Here are 13 reasons why you should watch 13 Reasons Why:
1. It portrays an accurate example of mental illness
2. It shows a darker (and sometimes more realistic) side of humanity
3. It shows how simple things can escalate into something incredibly serious
4. It has an accurate portrayal of social hierarchies within high school
5. It shows how permanent and devastating suicide is
6. It shows how much of a problem bullying is
7. It shows how actions can affect people
8. It shows how an act of kindness can really go a long way
9. It shows you how you never know what's going on in someone's life
10. It shows how fast rumors can spread and how they're often untrue
11. It shows you how to be more sensitive to the people around you
12. It shows you how you have the power to save a life
13. Lastly, it teaches you to be a friend to everyone
13 Reasons Why may be hard to watch at times, but it reiterates simple and important values everyone should show towards others. It makes you become more aware of how actions impact others and it drives you to become a better human being.
