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Kids Reality Shows – Good or Bad

Quick Points to remember

• Reality TV could be a means to showcase talent at a national level.
• Reality TV may put kids under unnecessary pressure.
• The environment on the sets while shooting may not be child friendly.
• It is a parent’s job to ensure that their children do not face any negative
exposure while in the show.

Introduction

The idea of meeting celebrities, getting famous and getting a chance to showcase
your talent to the entire country is something that attracts participants to reality TV
shows. There has been an increase in kid’s reality shows in the past few years.
These reality shows aim to explore talent among kids at a very young age and this
idea seems to be very attractive to kids and their parents. They see it as a platform
to show their talent to the world and pave a path to success and instant fame at a
young age. As this trend is on a steep rise, it is important to explore in what ways it
could affect kids.

You can see all kinds of reality TV concepts that are specifically designed for kids.
Dance reality shows, singing shows or just any kind of talent hunting shows. These
TV shows very well recognize the desire of the parents to see their kids become
successful and famous. Parents who think that their kid has some talent feel like
showing it to the world, and reality TV gives them this chance. It is important to note
that while kids may be inclined towards participating in the TV shows; the final
decision is made by the parent. This is why it is important that the parents make an
informed decision while choosing to make their kids participate in such shows. With
fierce competition among kids these days and the rising expectation of the parents

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