Should children be allowed on reality TV?

Posted Jun 24 via TVsquad 2009-06-24 17:50:08

Filed under: Other Reality Shows, OpEd, The Amazing Race

After the separation of Jon and Kate Gosselin, one is left wondering: what will happen to the children? Jon and Kate Plus Eight isn't the first reality show to feature children, but many including Jon and Kate, place their children in questionable situations.

What makes exploiting children the same as a twenty-something who wants to win Big Brother? Family reality shows have done everything as well, including swapping mothers, adventure races, fixing houses, and general living with life. There's got to be a point where the legal guardian has to say enough is enough. Aren't child labor laws in effect with the 24/7 families?Continue reading Should children be allowed on reality TV?

 

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