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N.R. Narayana Murthy talks to S. Bageshreeabout values, politics, bridging the rich-poor divide and more…

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VOICE YOUR VIEWS - CHILDREN IN TV REALITY SHOWS
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Participation of children in TV reality shows is not a good idea. Majority of these shows are based on cinema. It does not really pave way for exhibiting talents. The songs that the children select to perform and the way they dress clearly ...

Allowing children in TV reality shows is welcome to a certain extent. Many children participate in Carnatic music competitions and quite surprisingly enthral all. It is sort of an encouragement. But some participants do not match the ...

Children participating in TV reality shows is not a good option. Children should equip themselves first, get well-trained in a particular field and then go for a competitive exposure. But nowadays it is parents’ pressure and ambition ...

Reality shows can serve as a platform to showcase talent and encourage children to come out in flying colours. But on the contrary, children are exposed to stress and tension. If they do not win in such shows, they are made to feel they are ...

It is good that children are performing their skills in TV shows. These are only for entertainment and sometimes the feats are really great. We should appreciate and encourage children participating in reality shows.

T.V. Bharath ...

Children in TV reality shows must be encouraged. If their skills are brought out, then they too can become famous and compete with others who have even better skills. But only those children who have special talent should participate in such ...

The competition between the television channels has resulted in increase in number of reality shows. These shows are liked by majority of viewers. It is shocking to see how parents push their children for dancing and performing to film songs ...

Reality shows are deviation from our culture and they force children to wear obscene dresses and make-up. Why should there be a need for a reality show? What purpose does it serve? Such shows should not be allowed for screening. Our programmes ...

Earlier children were seen only in TV quiz programmes or advertisements. But now in reality shows, children are forced to think like adults and lose their innocence. Some become arrogant due to popularity and some depressed after losing in the ...

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