Over winter break and throughout quarantine I was (and still am) obsessed with Boy Meets World. This was a Disney sitcom that aired from 1993 to 2000. Cory Matthews is the main character, and the show begins when he is in just 6th grade and follows him all the way through college. The show is just the story of his childhood, from his first crush to his wife, from middle school history to college classes. Since this show was made in the 90s, it still held a lot of good morals and included good conversations about God and the ways he was moving in their lives. Shows in more current times avoid talk of religion outside of stereotypes and jokes, but Boy Meets World wasn't afraid to talk about the hard questions.
This show does a wonderful job of upholding the dignity of the human person. Cory and his girlfriend Topanga have countless conversations deciding (and fighting about) whether or not to have sex before they get married. They always come back to the conclusion that they should wait and save that intimate moment for after their vows, but the show doesn't shy away from talking about how hard it can be. Boy Meets World is also very inspiring. Mr. Feeney, the teacher of Cory and his friends from 6th grade through college, is always up to something teaching the kids a lesson. They learn about how to treat others, how to love better, how to care for their friends when it is hard, and so many other valuable lessons. Streaming this show as a 20-year-old was great, but I also think growing up with Cory and watching this show weekly would greatly impact someone's knowledge of love and willingness to love even when it gets hard. This show is very motivated and related to the common human experience. Cory's struggles are those of us all. He goes through getting bad grades, making mistakes, falling in love, and so many other things that just about any of us can relate to. Boy Meets World is a solid show that teaches its viewers life lessons worth learning and sneaks in a few good laughs and memories to be kept forever.
Review of Boy Meets World
