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 “Kid Nation” Stirs Controversy About Exploitation of Children Published: Aug 24, 07 Comments: 1 Views: 2,594 An unbelievable reality TV program could make it to the Air Waves, the potentially new CBS reality show “Kid Nation” is stirring controversy from activist as they state it exploits children from the ages 8 to 15 years of age.  Most reality shows treat their participants a bit like game-show contestants in requiring confidentiality agreements. But reality-TV contracts are especially strict and designed to protect the producers. In many cases, people sign away practically all their rights just to appear on camera. They're sworn to secrecy; on Kid Nation, confidentiality agreements extend for three years after the show ends—that's the entire series, and not just the 13-episode cycle. The kids who finish get a stipend of $5,000 and have a chance to win $20,000 each episode, but the show can withhold the money until after broadcast. Participants usually have to promise not to sue for anything, like humiliation, physical injury, or even (as Kid Nation parents discovered) sexually transmitted diseases. Handing over the rights to your life story is also common—this means only the production company or network could make a movie about you.
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