Reality kids show causes outrage

24th July 2010

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Polish television bosses have caused a stir by announcing that Poland is set to air a kids version of the popular reality programme ‘Big Brother’.

The show, which will feature a number of children aged between 11 - 13 being locked in a house for three months while cameras follow their moves, is partly inspired by a similar programme shown on Britain’s Channel 4 last year.

The controversial ‘Girls and Boys Alone’ show sparked outrage amongst parents and authorities alike, who both felt that the children were merely being exploited for financial gain.

One person who has already spoken out against the idea in Poland is Government Education spokesperson Janina Jakubowska. As well as expressing concerns over the children’s education, she believes taking part may have serious negative psychological effects.

“Every child must go to school. In order to miss school, the parents must speak to the headmaster, and of course there must be valid reasons. Participation in a reality show is definitely not one of them.”

She continues, “There is also a very real danger that the children could be damaged by their experiences on a show such as this one - being cooped up for weeks on end with complete strangers in a competitive environment is not healthy.”

But details regarding the show are still being kept firmly under wraps.

Jadwiga Olech, a spokesperson for Genesis PR, the company representing the Programme’s ATM group, says, “We are currently in talks about the production of the show, but cannot give out specific information at the moment.”

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