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Reality shows

The television channels are trying to popularise reality shows since they add a new dimension. The shows provide relief from the saas – bahu soaps.Whenever, auditions for such shows are announced, youngsters gather in huge numbers. The audience, lap it up with an overdose of emotions thrown at them. Each show turns out to be an inspiration for the shrewd business mind and also for young aspirants for their share of fame.

The shows not only changed the destinies of the TVchannels, but also of ordinary people like Sunil Pal, a tea shop owner who redefined his destiny after successfully, participating in The great Indian Laughter Challenge. These shows give instant recognition to the participants.

K.ABHINAV CHANDRA SEKHAR

Reality shows have transformed children to adults, in terms of their behaviour and actions.

The children participating in these shows actually practice to the extent of falling ill. It is not needed at this tender age. It is a pity to see parents of these kids feeling proud of them.

I consider it a blunder to send a child to participate in a reality show.

CHETNA MEHTA

HYDERABAD

Must be encouraged

Reality shows show the real talents. They inspire young minds and help in bringing out their innate talent.

Some of the shows even play a vital role in their lives. Hence reality shows must be encouraged and sponsored.

RONIT.CH

In reality shows, children participate for exhibiting their talent and also win a huge amount. Sometimes, it may indirectly refer child labour as someone else takes the money won by the child and gives wages instead. The government rule is that children under 14 years should not be made to work and it provides free education. But it never thinks how the child will get food if he is the bread earner of a family.

VINISHA

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) raise their oice against child labour. Governments (both central and states) also express their concern. The reality is some VVIPS engage child labour as per the media report. It’s an appalling situation. . Simply blaming the government is not suffice.

Parents should be educated.

PRAKASH DEEVI HYDERABAD

I don’t understand all this hoopla about reality shows or child labour. Thanks to these programmes, so many talented children are coming to the fore.It is not child labour but opportunity for boys and girls hailing from small towns.

RAHUL

Reality shows began initially as a talent hunt. Earlier we had music shows like Sa Re Ga Ma Pa which promoted genuine talent. Nowthe children are expected to make their audiences cry and laugh and the whole show looks scripted. It is high time parents realise children not puppets to be used for money and fame.

SAMATA NAGOLE

Reality shows are famous in foreign countries when compare to India. It provides challenges to these little actors. It provides ample real-life situations and how to react in such situations. Actors are gauged by their performances based on their ability to react.

BONALA KONDAL

I refer to the picture on page 3 of The Hindu dated June 20. Was it rescue or arrest? The lady from the Labour Department held the hand of the child so tight that the little one looked hurt and horrified seeing the Labour Department Officials. Children are forced to work and support the family.

Dr. MOHAMMED YASEEN HYDERABAD

Child labour, especially in countries like India is very high. This is basically due to poverty and illiteracy.

This can be reduced through government interference by creating awareness and makingeducation compulsory till 16. And voluntary organisations should come forward and help.

R SRAVANTHI

The children in ‘reality shows’ are toiling day and night to earn with hardly any rest. Not receiving any enough time, these children are made to study at the studio. On the top of it, they have to rehearse for more than five hours a day, not receiving enough time for recreation and sleep. Government and parents have to shown concern and ban this form of child labour.

ANUSH FERNANDES

Child labour means a work that deprives children of their childhood, their potential and their dignity.

There is a saying that today’s children are tomorrow’s citizens. Celebrating and taking part in runs on the child labour eradication day isn’t sufficient.

Everyone should think about a child’s future.

SOWMYA

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