Why I hate High School Musical

HSM has become a major craze here. With the upcoming HSM 3 (groan), I am greatly worried about America's (and possibly the world's) tweens and teens.

First off let me say that I have a 9 year old cousin that loves it. I wanted to know what all the fuss was about, so one day when it came on I watched it. About 2 minutes into it I felt sick. I felt bombarded with happy-go-luckiness. I had to turn off the tv, go outside, and smoke a cigarette (to gain equilibrium in my macabre world). After seeing those brats get ready for the holidays, and knowing that there is no end in sight, I have to speak my piece (even if no one will listen)

HSM distorts reality. There is no peace and harmony in high school. Most kids' experience there is either 1) bad or 2) really bad. There are many cliques to deal with. You have to find somewhere to fit in (or in my case, crack jokes and form your own dorky club). Between tests, drama, and depression, many teens actually consider high school the worst years of their lives. Suicide rates are highest between the senior year of high school and the first year of college.

I hate musicals in general. Most of them spontaneously break out into song, and most of the songs don't contribute anything to the story. I feel that these musicals are a disgrace, because they get people's hopes up, only to have them shattered with the harshness of reality. I get really worried that my cousin will suffer the same fate.

Thank you, Disney, for ruining our children.