Comments on: KID NATION: Wish I’d been one of the kids http://www.ibabuzz.com/aparentlyspeaking/2007/12/12/kid-nation-doesnt-feel-like-the-super-bowl/ From diapers to diplomas, an irreverent, practical guide to all things parenting Sun, 15 Apr 2012 00:18:20 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: Lynne http://www.ibabuzz.com/aparentlyspeaking/2007/12/12/kid-nation-doesnt-feel-like-the-super-bowl/comment-page-1/#comment-273 Lynne Fri, 14 Dec 2007 06:44:10 +0000 http://www.ibabuzz.com/aparentlyspeaking/2007/12/12/kid-nation-doesnt-feel-like-the-super-bowl/#comment-273 An interesting show, and I did enjoy it – a nice change, but I can’t see it as a continuing reality show. I think once was enough. I do hope the parents get to see lots of the video – some of them should be very proud of their kids, and Taylors parents should take a good hard look at how they are reinforcing her absolutely appalling behaviours!

]]> By: Cassandra http://www.ibabuzz.com/aparentlyspeaking/2007/12/12/kid-nation-doesnt-feel-like-the-super-bowl/comment-page-1/#comment-272 Cassandra Fri, 14 Dec 2007 02:12:01 +0000 http://www.ibabuzz.com/aparentlyspeaking/2007/12/12/kid-nation-doesnt-feel-like-the-super-bowl/#comment-272 the chore board was a setup and hostie Jonathan (was that his name?) even said it was no accident. And I thought it would have been a GREAT idea to split the $150k among all the kids. I think everyone deserved a slice of the pie for even showing up. good point!

]]> By: Cassandra http://www.ibabuzz.com/aparentlyspeaking/2007/12/12/kid-nation-doesnt-feel-like-the-super-bowl/comment-page-1/#comment-271 Cassandra Fri, 14 Dec 2007 02:08:38 +0000 http://www.ibabuzz.com/aparentlyspeaking/2007/12/12/kid-nation-doesnt-feel-like-the-super-bowl/#comment-271 The beginning did seem rushed. I have really enjoyed the show though. My son has enjoyed and keeps saying he wants to be in it if there is a second show. Sure there are pitfalls and things that coulda, shoulda, woulda, but all in all, not bad to watch.
My fave was when moms and dads showed up. I’m a softie and cried like a baby. :) ….
If there is another show, I would probably watch it.

]]> By: Ari Soglin http://www.ibabuzz.com/aparentlyspeaking/2007/12/12/kid-nation-doesnt-feel-like-the-super-bowl/comment-page-1/#comment-270 Ari Soglin Thu, 13 Dec 2007 16:48:50 +0000 http://www.ibabuzz.com/aparentlyspeaking/2007/12/12/kid-nation-doesnt-feel-like-the-super-bowl/#comment-270 Several good points, Barbara. I really like the idea of seeing the parents’ reaction to the events of the past 40 days. And I’d have been all for a two-hour finale if the producers could have just gotten out of the way and let us see the kids being themselves. Hmm, I wonder if any of them did suggest splitting the 150k among the entire group.

]]> By: Barbara Monroe http://www.ibabuzz.com/aparentlyspeaking/2007/12/12/kid-nation-doesnt-feel-like-the-super-bowl/comment-page-1/#comment-269 Barbara Monroe Thu, 13 Dec 2007 15:29:02 +0000 http://www.ibabuzz.com/aparentlyspeaking/2007/12/12/kid-nation-doesnt-feel-like-the-super-bowl/#comment-269 A few points on an enjoyable show. It showed a bit of how life is like when city meets the rough life.

I thought the scene of the chore board ablaze was a setup. That was staged all the way down to the ladder set in front so Mike wouldn’t get too close and how convenient that the cameraman was there just as Mike was strolling down the lane.

I guess no one thought of the option of splitting the 150K between all those who managed to last the 40 days in this highly staged event.

I do wish this had been a 2 hour event where the parents were shown some of the main scenes of the 40 days and how their little ones acted away from home.

As in real life those who make the most noise get the most action. There were many kids who worked hard consistently, but reaped no rewards…

Did you see all the shots of Hunter…not one smile. Wonder what his problem was. Maybe sitting back watching all those who blew hard and worked little walk away with 20-50K. He’ll be the better man in the end. Go Hunter.

]]> By: Ann Tatko-Peterson http://www.ibabuzz.com/aparentlyspeaking/2007/12/12/kid-nation-doesnt-feel-like-the-super-bowl/comment-page-1/#comment-268 Ann Tatko-Peterson Thu, 13 Dec 2007 04:47:56 +0000 http://www.ibabuzz.com/aparentlyspeaking/2007/12/12/kid-nation-doesnt-feel-like-the-super-bowl/#comment-268 You know Sophia is getting one of those $50,000 stars. I’d be willing to bet my savings on it.

]]> By: Ann Tatko-Peterson http://www.ibabuzz.com/aparentlyspeaking/2007/12/12/kid-nation-doesnt-feel-like-the-super-bowl/comment-page-1/#comment-267 Ann Tatko-Peterson Thu, 13 Dec 2007 04:37:14 +0000 http://www.ibabuzz.com/aparentlyspeaking/2007/12/12/kid-nation-doesnt-feel-like-the-super-bowl/#comment-267 This is the perfect way for CBS producers to save on their clean-up bill. Oh, here’s an idea, let’s make those underpaid kids bust their butts for one more day.

]]> By: Ari Soglin http://www.ibabuzz.com/aparentlyspeaking/2007/12/12/kid-nation-doesnt-feel-like-the-super-bowl/comment-page-1/#comment-266 Ari Soglin Thu, 13 Dec 2007 04:27:12 +0000 http://www.ibabuzz.com/aparentlyspeaking/2007/12/12/kid-nation-doesnt-feel-like-the-super-bowl/#comment-266 I’m fantasizing that Jonathan is getting muzzled.

]]> By: Ann Tatko-Peterson http://www.ibabuzz.com/aparentlyspeaking/2007/12/12/kid-nation-doesnt-feel-like-the-super-bowl/comment-page-1/#comment-265 Ann Tatko-Peterson Thu, 13 Dec 2007 04:22:48 +0000 http://www.ibabuzz.com/aparentlyspeaking/2007/12/12/kid-nation-doesnt-feel-like-the-super-bowl/#comment-265 Finally, Zach gets his due. It’s nice to see Greg do the right thing. He may have lobbied for it, but he deserved it.

]]> By: Ann Tatko-Peterson http://www.ibabuzz.com/aparentlyspeaking/2007/12/12/kid-nation-doesnt-feel-like-the-super-bowl/comment-page-1/#comment-264 Ann Tatko-Peterson Thu, 13 Dec 2007 04:15:12 +0000 http://www.ibabuzz.com/aparentlyspeaking/2007/12/12/kid-nation-doesnt-feel-like-the-super-bowl/#comment-264 Michael is the only consistent voice of reason on this show. His parents should be proud.

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