"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 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 , 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 , and .
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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