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Danzdol
Member
04-21-2001
| Friday, June 22, 2007 - 9:51 am
http://www.cbs.com/primetime/fall_preview_2007/?source=reprise+Yahoo+Upfront_Kid-Nation+Kid$Nation Click on KID NATION I am in for this show next Fall. Sounds very interesting to me and fun! I wish I could have done this as a kid!
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Karen
Member
09-07-2004
| Friday, June 22, 2007 - 10:27 am
I remember hearing about this up-and-coming a few months back, and I wasn't really sure how to feel about it. After watching the video on the site, I'm still not sure how to feel about it. But... the video also makes me want to watch.
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Kc103
Member
07-13-2004
| Friday, June 22, 2007 - 11:04 am
Wow, thanks for link and calling this show to my attention. Being a teacher who works with children around these ages, I think I'll have to check it out.
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Jodied75
Member
08-26-2004
| Friday, June 22, 2007 - 12:53 pm
"Lord of the Flies" is sounding off alarms in my head. But I guess they're still surrounded by adults, even if they ARE off camera. In my mind, without adults, it would go completely out-of-control. I might be a touch sensitive because I was bullied as a child, and even with parents at home and teachers in school, it still couldn't be stopped. I don't believe for even a fraction of a second that kids could run a relatively peaceful society if left to their own devices.
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Danzdol
Member
04-21-2001
| Friday, June 22, 2007 - 2:32 pm
I guess we shall see how involved they are right? I am fascinated by the concept. Can't wait to watch! I agree with Karen, the teaser makes me want to watch too!
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Landi
Member
07-29-2002
| Friday, June 22, 2007 - 8:55 pm
greekbread really wants to see this, i keep having visions of "Lord of the Flies" too!
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Surfgirl
Member
10-11-2003
| Friday, June 22, 2007 - 10:48 pm
I seen the previews last night during Pirate Master. My 11 year old son was also watching. First thing he said was " It would be killer to be on that show" First thought was: Would be " killer" to see my son on it. Second thought was: Wait .. I wouldn't be there to protect him. Finale thought: Yeah he wouldn't last a day without his video games and computer( just like his mama..LOL) We plan on watching it. It would be nice to see a group of kids in this day and age survive without video games and etc.. and learn from the experince. Lets just hope we dont end up with minature Richard Hatche's and Dr. Will's.
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Lilfair
Member
07-09-2003
| Saturday, June 23, 2007 - 6:06 am
Danzdol, thanks for the link, I'm in for this one. I'll be traveling the beginning of Sept....I couldn't find the date that this starts....anyone know? Thanks
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Danzdol
Member
04-21-2001
| Saturday, June 23, 2007 - 7:07 am
I will be gone first week in Sept. as well. Not to worry, at least for those of us watching BB. There will be lots of previews about it.
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Lilfair
Member
07-09-2003
| Saturday, June 23, 2007 - 8:11 pm
Oh geeez, I forgot about BB...what's a girl to do. Dang it! I'll be in Krakow and Vienna Sept 5-13 which means that BB will just be winding down then. %$%#$%#@@!!!! And KN prob just starting? God bless my DVR ;) The previews for KN gave glimpses of several of the kids acting more mature than the majority of adult reality show "stars". And I'm glad that no one gets booted of the island and that they get cash for school.
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Zgoodgirl
Member
08-22-2003
| Friday, July 06, 2007 - 1:07 pm
I agree Lil, I love the idea of the gold star that a child will receive after each episode. And I would hate to see a child be voted off. So considering there are 40 kids there, and like maybe 11 episodes. Those are pretty good odds. I can't wait for this one to start.
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Wilsonatmd
Member
01-23-2001
| Wednesday, August 15, 2007 - 12:11 pm
The bios for all 40 kids are up.... http://www.cbs.com/primetime/kid_nation/
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Mameblanche
Member
08-24-2002
| Wednesday, August 15, 2007 - 7:51 pm
(((((Jodied75))))) ITA But because there ARE adults pushing the show along, behind the scenes, and prizes, rewards etc, and knowing they are on tv, with family and friends watching, it should be a VERY rewarding program. From what I saw, there are decent kids in the bunch, and they seem to have fairness and leadership potential. I was totally moved by the promo... I am typing with tears in my eyes.
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Zgoodgirl
Member
08-22-2003
| Saturday, August 18, 2007 - 5:42 pm
Looks like one or two of the parents are coming out now to complain about child abuse. Kids' Reality Show 'Borders on Abuse'
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Karuuna
Board Administrator
08-31-2000
| Saturday, August 18, 2007 - 7:11 pm
Just a note, the above article does contain some minor spoiler information. Just wanted to let those who are sensitive to being spoiled know that in advance. It contains a little bit of information about some things that happened to the children. It does not contain information about the outcome of the show.
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Webchiq
Member
07-11-2005
| Monday, August 20, 2007 - 11:42 am
They didn't kidnap the children, so the parents must have signed the releases.
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Naja
Member
06-28-2003
| Monday, August 20, 2007 - 6:11 pm
Another article CBS Faces Controversy Over New Show "Kid Nation" LOS ANGELES CA (August 20, 2007) http://www.accesshollywood.com/news/ah6524.shtml
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Angelicfairies2
Member
07-19-2004
| Thursday, August 23, 2007 - 11:33 am
How can there be no adults there???? The people behind the cameras/production are SURELY adults.
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Nynana
Member
05-31-2005
| Thursday, August 23, 2007 - 12:28 pm
You couldn't pay me enough to watch this show. It is, imo, irresponsible of the parents, of the producers, of the state of New Mexico and of CBS to have even thought of this show. If it is true that some of these younger children drank bleach being stored in a pop bottle, OMG! They could have died! I use to work with a guy who, for whatever reason, drank bleach and has lived with the consequences of it for life. After reading the contract parents had to sign to allow their children on the show, I think the parents should have their children removed from their care. With what is happening this year on BB, now this show, I have to ask, what is the world coming to that allows this kind of behavior. I thought we were civilized and responsible adults who looked out for our fellow man. Guess not anymore. Get us accustomed to this crap on TV, then when it becomes normal behavior in r/l we will just accpet it. 
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Ladytex
Member
09-27-2001
| Thursday, August 23, 2007 - 4:27 pm
It gets even worse. How could any parent allow their child to go on this show if they had to sign the contract? Read this
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Hermione69
Member
07-24-2002
| Thursday, August 23, 2007 - 4:29 pm
I won't watch. The premise offends me. I don't think children are emotionally or mentally ready for something like this and I can't imagine why any parent would let their child go on it.
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Whoami
Member
08-03-2001
| Thursday, August 23, 2007 - 5:03 pm
Allow their children to do this? I wonder just how many parents actually pushed their kids into this, with visions of Hollywood Stardom glimmering in their eyes.
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Tntitanfan
Member
08-03-2001
| Thursday, August 23, 2007 - 7:05 pm
I was interested that Karunna's post above - and I believe in her abiding concern for child welfare! - did not contain negative implications about the show. I don't see this as that much different from summer camp where kids have a LOT more freedom than they do at home/school. AS humbling as it may be for parents to acknowledge, their kids often make kinder assessments of others than they do. Any parent that thinks his/her/their child is not going to be safe enough to suit him/her/them should not sign the release. I would see it as the chance of a lifetime for a child to grow in many directions, but that is JMHO! And it is not as if there are not support personnel out there - maybe like the counselors/nurse/etc. at camp?
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Biginjapan
Member
07-23-2005
| Friday, August 24, 2007 - 8:29 am
My kids could do this if they wanted to. No worries. Sounds like a lot of fun. It is just too bad that there are rotten people who claim child abuse or whatever at the drop of a hat.
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Hermione69
Member
07-24-2002
| Friday, August 24, 2007 - 12:20 pm
Rotten people?
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