CBS’s new reality show Kid Nation took 40 children and left them in a ghost town in Mexico City in which they were to rebuild. The show has caused quite a bit of controversy from parents and viewers who believe the show exploited the children. In retaliation, CBS has claimed that the parents signed a contract in which they were told that the kids would be completely on their own, yet an adult would be present to intervene only when needed. The parents also signed a contract stating they could not have any communication with the children during filming, as well as a contract in which they signed away their right to sue if the child died, contracted a sexual disease, or became seriously injured. Considering the parents were informed of what the show enabled and signed a contract proving this, I do not believe they have any right to complain now. They knew the children would be on their own in a random town in Mexico City and I think that any parent who would put their child in that situation is clearly not looking after the child’s safety. The situation seemed unsafe from the start and I can not imagine my parents ever even considering letting me or my brothers go on a show like this. Yet I do believe the show has a good theme and will probably show the country how children can work together more efficiently then most adults.
For more information on the exploitation of the children you can go to http://www.mercurynews.com/tv/ci_6760427 and for a comical view on the show go to http://www.bestweekever.tv/2007/09/21/the-kid-nation-controversy-how-can-a-show-be-so-awesome/.
No comments:
Post a Comment