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A group of young kids are forced to the limits as they experience challenges without adults.A group of young kids are forced to the limits as they experience challenges without adults.A group of young kids are forced to the limits as they experience challenges without adults.
- Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
- 2 nominations total
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I thought that Kid Nation was a pretty interesting take on society in general.
And of course its partially scripted, they are not going to put the entire show into the hands of the kids and say run with it. But I think the reactions of the kids, the actions of the kids and the emotion of the kids is very really.
It is almost a miniature of the real world. There are the hardworking kids and there are the lazy kids, there are the outgoing kids and there are the shy kids, there are the aggressive kids and there are the timid kids.
All in all, it was an interesting premise and I thought, fairly well done.
And of course its partially scripted, they are not going to put the entire show into the hands of the kids and say run with it. But I think the reactions of the kids, the actions of the kids and the emotion of the kids is very really.
It is almost a miniature of the real world. There are the hardworking kids and there are the lazy kids, there are the outgoing kids and there are the shy kids, there are the aggressive kids and there are the timid kids.
All in all, it was an interesting premise and I thought, fairly well done.
it was sad how many negative comments were flying around the media before Kid Nation was even aired!! we were wondering what it was going to be like, but decided to Tivo anyway. the crew was SO creative with the challenges and rewards etc etc. it was a joy to see the kids mature and grow---so many arrived spoiled and unwilling to jump in there, but they really changed over the weeks and we fell in love with each of them!!! they dealt with human conflict often better than adults, and in the end knew it was much more than an opportunity to be on a TV show..... it was an amazing opportunity to pull together and form a family/community, and make life-long friends!!!! we look forward to the Bonanza Annual Reunion, and know how this experience changed their lives---what will they become as adults? how will they influence our world? GOOD JOB KIDS!!! GOOD JOB PRODUCERS AND CREW!!!!!!!! PS...great to see old Daisytown transformed!!!
This was one of the my favorite reality shows. Unlike many other ones they use children, and sets them in real life situations that adults are in. They work like adults, they are divided like adults and are forced to make decisions like adults. The children have changed from whining kids in the start to a united group to fight for themselves.
This show really pushes out the true face of some children; their selfishness, greed, and the bad side. But to work as a group, these things cannot happen, so other kids help and advise them to change and improve, which of course is they did at the end.
Really advise watching at least one episodes, and probably really entertaining especially to kids.
This show really pushes out the true face of some children; their selfishness, greed, and the bad side. But to work as a group, these things cannot happen, so other kids help and advise them to change and improve, which of course is they did at the end.
Really advise watching at least one episodes, and probably really entertaining especially to kids.
In a nutshell... watch it at least once and then make up your mind. Either you like it, hate it, find it somewhat endearing and inspiring or truly feel it is exploitative. But don't prejudge this based on what you've read in newspaper articles or on the Internet. That to me is just a sad commentary on what our country has turned into (protest and censor something without even knowing what it is about.) I personally find it entertaining and am happy to see kids that age be able to work together and handle life much better than many adults. And for people who feel parents should be concerned about leaving their kids out in the middle of nowhere with no adults around. Come on. There are more crew and production people on the premises than the 38 or 39 kids. These kids ARE supervised.
But the bottom line is... there are many other shows on Wednesday night at the same time as KID NATION. If this isn't your cup of tea, don't watch it.
But the bottom line is... there are many other shows on Wednesday night at the same time as KID NATION. If this isn't your cup of tea, don't watch it.
If you want to keep KN on the air, send a red, blue, green, or yellow bandanna here NO LATER than March 20th.
Leslie Moonves President and Chief Executive Officer, CBS Corporation CBS Television Network
51 West 52nd Street New York, NY 10019
And/or sign the petition, here:
http://www.gopetition.com/petitions/kid-nation-2.html
Some kids from the show have signed it!
We really need to keep this going! There have been people saying, more like whining, "Child abuse!!!! Ooohh, those poooor children, and what horrrrrible parents!" I LAUGH at these people. Clearly they never even watched the show. They were able to leave at any time they want. They also had to AGREE to be on it in the first place! Then their parents had to agree. To be honest, I'd KILL to have a chance to prove myself and kids everywhere to adults. To let them no where not defenseless infants that must be protected, sheltered and hand fed until the age of 18, where we suddenly magically become adults. In the words of Laurel, "We have minds, we can think!" Also, a tip to people who watch only what the critics tell you to, Sophia has some advice for you. "The critics weren't there!"
Leslie Moonves President and Chief Executive Officer, CBS Corporation CBS Television Network
51 West 52nd Street New York, NY 10019
And/or sign the petition, here:
http://www.gopetition.com/petitions/kid-nation-2.html
Some kids from the show have signed it!
We really need to keep this going! There have been people saying, more like whining, "Child abuse!!!! Ooohh, those poooor children, and what horrrrrible parents!" I LAUGH at these people. Clearly they never even watched the show. They were able to leave at any time they want. They also had to AGREE to be on it in the first place! Then their parents had to agree. To be honest, I'd KILL to have a chance to prove myself and kids everywhere to adults. To let them no where not defenseless infants that must be protected, sheltered and hand fed until the age of 18, where we suddenly magically become adults. In the words of Laurel, "We have minds, we can think!" Also, a tip to people who watch only what the critics tell you to, Sophia has some advice for you. "The critics weren't there!"
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- TriviaDuring the show, four kids drank bleach.
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