The controversy over "Kid Nation"

Aug. 23 - In the new reality show, 40 kids are in charge of an empty town with no adults. Did CBS go too far? NBC's John Larson reports.

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Aug. 23 - In the new reality show, 40 kids are in charge of an empty town with no adults. Did CBS go too far? NBC's John Larson reports.

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  1. baybee bolos
    (December 4, 2007 08:04 AM)

    I WOULD JUST WANT MR. JAMES PATTERSON TO KNOW THAT IAM AN AVID FAN OF HIM. I LOVE READING HIS BOOKS ESPECIALLY THE ALEX CROSS AND MAXIMUM RIDE SERIES. I AM NO IN THE PROCESS OF COLLECTING ALL HIS BOOKS. TO MR. PATTERSON..... MABUHAY KA!

  2. isabel dopson
    (November 25, 2007 07:57 PM)

    yes , I think the dates for the coming books are wrong also.

  3. Sisterlisa
    (November 21, 2007 12:57 PM)

    I think this can be dangerous. I feel they should have a show like this during NON school months, or have tutors help with their education. I feel that a parent should be there for the child. They should have a medical professionaly in case of emergencies, and a counselor. These children will go through social circumstances that they should NOT have to go through at their age. Lord of the Flies? Yes I think so. I wouldn't allow my youngsters to do this. I don't think about 'child labour laws' though. There's nothing wrong with cooking and learning to run a farm. Let's remember how we got such a great nation in the first place.

  4. saris obanyoun
    (October 3, 2007 12:32 PM)

    can I get some tickets to your show

  5. mae
    (September 4, 2007 02:10 PM)

    i think there is a potential for trouble. different upbringings

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