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Bigg Boss 19: Daily Discussion Thread - 5th Dec, 2025
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| Reality, checked The NCPCR's recommendation to bar children below the age of 16 from reality shows has been received with cheer by chhota khiladis of such shows and their parents in the tricity The debate has been on for long. But concrete action showed face on Wednesday, with the National Commission for Protection of Childs Rights (NCPCR) recommending that children below 16 years be barred from participating in reality TV shows. Though the decision comes post the tragic incident of Shinjini Sengupta (16 year-old girl who went into depression, lost speech and was unable to move her limbs after harsh comments from the judges), we share notes with the participants and parents on their take on the judgment. Parent trap Vishwanatah, an employee of an MNC in Gurgoan whose daughter is going to participate in a well-known reality show starting soon says, " A bird in hand is better than two in a bush. The question here is about choice and if kids are choosing reality shows over studies it must have some reason. Though the decision is for the good of kids, but reality shows give a platform to kids that they cannot get anywhere else." Ask him what about studies, "Studies are also important but this is once in a lifetime opportunity. And it's the participation that helps increase confidence, make contacts and then there is fame." Talk about the ill effects, (read Shinjini case) and he adds: "I think it depends on kids attitude. And it is one isolated case, and once the kids is there he/she has to face the music and they understand it, it's a few who don't." Dot on time For Harsh Sharma, resident of sector-6, Panchkula, whose daughter Tejaswini, a physically challenged girl who found new life with music and went as a special judge on Zee Sa Re Ga Ma li'l champ says, "The decision comes right on time. There is too much competition on these shows and mental pressure is more than what a 10-12 year old can take. And when it comes to judgement whatever the judges may feel a kid would be a kid and they can never take so much of negativity. All-in-all, it is a gamble sometimes even good kids lag behind. And I feel kids participating in reality shows loose their innocence and become mature before their age." Right to use "These reality shows exploit kids and I suggest they should not participate in them. Especially kids below 16 years should not enter as there is too much of mental and physical stress," says Anujeet Kanwar, Principal, Govt model school-18, and mother of Mitika Kanwar, participant of Zee Sa Re Ga Ma Challenge-2008-09. Talk about the economics of the game and she says, "My daughter has been doing stage shows right left and center but there is no money for them. It's the channel and the producer who is minting money out on their name. And for her, we send the money." Not done For Vipul Mehta, participant of Voice Of India-2, this decision is not right. "If one is participating in a reality show, there will be some amount of stress but no unnecessary pressure. And a person who has to make a mark needs to face criticism and brave all odds. I was 12, when I first particpated in Zee Sa Re Ga Ma, 2004-kids series, but people behind the camera knew studies have to be a top priority.' Good move "The decision is absolutely right," says Sunvinder Singh, Zee Sa Re Ga Ma, Challenge-2009, participant. "If at all the kids have to participate there should be different game shows for different age groups. People who enter these reality shows are mostly 23-24 years of age and when a kid below 16, participates it is an unfair competition. As a 20 plus participant is more experienced,' he sums.
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I think that is the good idea but then itheseshows will be too long and ppl will loose interest. It is the ambitious parents who should think about child's mental state before entering young kids in such contests. As in search of short lived name and fame some kids can ruin their lives thinking they are so popolar and they don't need good education to survive in the world.
No pass no entering should be the rule for all kids.
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