Am I the only one who gets lowkey uncomfortable watching Dr. Phil?

My family is hooked on that show, and I used to enjoy it too at some point, but...

Whenever the audience laughs at something one of the people say I just can't help but feel like they're being shamed. Humiliated on public TV. 😩

I get that they're getting help, but it still bothers me a lot.

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Peapod · 61-69, F

I have to agree. It seems the guests are often laughed at and scolded before being offered pretty decent help (the one true silver lining to the show).

I also don't agree with how often Dr. Phil is into blaming parents when they feature an out of control child. Some kids really do have serious problems that even the best of parenting can't fix. That is why they are there.