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Kid Nation

Started by Karoli · 7 months ago

“Kid Nation” is the newest CBS reality show to air this fall. In a sort of “Lord of the Flies Redux” theme, 40 kids ranging in age from age 8-15 are left on the Bonanza Ranch in New Mexico to create an adult-free society, governed by and for ki ... Continue reading »

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  • Liz Ditz

    1 year ago

    I have been so appalled by the teasers for this I haven't really given it much thought. Missing a month of school -- not so much an issue for me. Sending my kid off with minimal adult contact? Giant issue. This is abusive to all the kids and the parents ought to be ashamed. Of course, they aren't.
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  • Donna

    1 year ago

    I can't help but feel that the spiraling reality show descent into pure tasteless voyeurism is evidence of our society's Roman-style decline. We've gone so beyond what Paddy Chayefsky satirized in "Network." I don't know what saddens me more -- the networks that OK these voyeuristic spectacles or the stupid parents who collude with them to get their kids on TV.

    I hope it tanks.
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  • Courtney

    1 year ago

    i really want to be on that show on the next season. i will be 14 and that will be pretty much my only chance.
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