"Kid Nation" controversy
Hello again, here's a story that really caught my eye.
Would you let your children appear in a reality TV show?
A new CBS show in the States lets kids aged 8-15 create a functioning society in a New Mexico town. They run their own government with minimal adult help and supervision.
Kid Nation has had problems - and with it - massive exposure, ahead of its first broadcast on September 19th. One child swallowed bleach, another sprained her arm and a girl's been burnt whilst cooking.
...CBS have been accused by some of child explotation for profit. A claim they deny.
It's being discussed widely across the US media - some examples here, here and here.
Should kids appear in reality TV shows? We're thinking of discussing it on the show in the near future.
Also, don't forget I'd like your thoughts on 9/11 fatigue. We may look at this on Friday.
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