While there are many statistics and arguments out there about the unnecessary and overwhelming amount of television that the younger generation watches, some of our most valuable life lessons come from growing up watching Disney Channel.
Lizzie McGuire: "Best friends are forever"
We all grew up wanting friends like Gordo and Miranda. Well, there is a reason for that. Whatever problems were facing these characters, they stuck together and worked as a team. No relationship will come along without flaws, but working through them is what these three musketeers taught us is worth it.
Hannah Montana: "Life is all about finding balance"
While most of us aren't balancing being a pop star and a normal teen, we do have a lot on our plates. It is important to maintain relationships, while also doing what is best for you. Hannah Montana balanced going to school, having great friends, having a boyfriend, and singing on stage every weekend. So when we're all overwhelmed with everything we have to get done this week, we need to remember to find that balance.
That's so Raven: "Let it go"
Raven was able to see the future and often found herself getting caught up in her visions. She would become obsessed with something happening just as she saw it. We all plan for things to turn out a certain way, and sometimes they just don't. It is hard when your final product isn't what you were expecting, but Raven taught us that instead of being so narrow-minded, we should just let things play out.
Wizards of Waverly Place: "Family is everything"
Alex Russo was always making fun of her brother Justin, or picking a fight with her mom. However, at the end of the day, her family was always there to save her. Whatever trouble you find yourself in, whether or not you believe it, your family will be there.
Even Stevens: "There are all kinds of people in the world"
The Stevens family is made up of all different personalities. Louis is arguably insane, Ren comes off as perfect, and Donnie is just a ditz. However, put them altogether and something beautiful (or beautifully dysfunctional) is bound to happen. Just because someone might not have the same color skin as you or interested in the same subjects you are does not mean that your ability to work together or even be friends should be affected.
