Assistant Features Editor

“The Fosters” is back on digging deeper into the storyline, along with adding some new and old faces to the mix.

The show focuses on a family and the challenges presented to them as they take in foster youth.

I have watched a lot of shows that try to portray the negative side effects and hardships of the system.

Conflict is a hook to get the readers in. However, life does has its positive moments and “The Fosters” depict a mixture of both.

The show is very dynamic in its character’s personalities and orientation. It’s one of the first shows I’ve watched where domestic partners are showed in a family setting as the head of the house. Not only are there two moms in the house but they’re an interracial couple with a blended family.

Times are indeed changing and I personally think television, music, and social media help move people forward. Because they present people with a new way of looking at things through a different perspective.

Though racism isn’t as lively as it once was there is still hate in the world. There is a such thing called modern racism. Which is when people are judging others but aren’t aware that they are being judgmental or racist.

This is seen as more severe because it’s harder to detect.

Growing up in a diverse state such as California brings a variety of people amongst each other, being different is seen as unique. There are still places out there where being different is eerie and strange.

This is where television, music, and social media play a role in giving people a sense of the differences in the world for they can learn that change and differences can be good.

Not every show portrays certain cultures in the right light and many can be argued to be very stereotypical and sending the wrong message.

“The Fosters” has a very realistic vibe to it. It’s not just a sad drama about foster care it has it’s sweet moments like adoption, love, and the meaning of family.

I was in foster care when I was little and I was lucky enough to be adopted. There has been some challenges I faced but nothing really major.

I really like that they are blended family and have to learn how to live and respect each other’s cultures.

“The Fosters” airs every Monday night at 8/7 central on ABC Family now renamed FreeForm.