"Kid Nation" Revisited: The Reality Show That Sparked Outrage and Legal Questions

The "Shameless Podcast" recently revisited the controversial 2007 CBS reality series, "Kid Nation." The show placed 40 children, aged 8-15, in a deserted New Mexico town for 40 days, challenging them to build a society without direct adult supervision. Hosts questioned the show's legality, citing 24/7 filming and potential child labor law violations. A key point of contention was the 22-page waiver parents signed, reportedly disavowing CBS's responsibility for "any harm from a lack of medical care." Adults on set were "encouraged to interact with the children as little as possible." The series faced substantial backlash and was not renewed, sparking lasting debate over child welfare in reality television.

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Forgotten 2000s reality show sparks OUTRAGE for dumping kids in desert

A long-forgotten reality series from the 2000s has resurfaced online and viewers are shocked it ever made it to air.