Child Perfection

Children are miniature people. The aforesaid is not repetitious. Obviously, they will mature. However, they are miniature people. As presently constituted, they are fascinating. They are likable and unlikable. They are personable and hostile. They are unique. They exhibit facets adults do not.

Last night, I viewed CBS’s “Kid Nation.” The venture is outstanding. Despite a controversial preamble, the program excels. Amidst a ghost town, children must lead, work, and thrive. They must also sacrifice modern and parental convenience. Specifically, last night’s dilemma. Eight outhouses or a television.

Reality television’s formula is simple. Personalities equal conflict. Kid Nation exemplifies this. There are inciting situations and inspiring stories. The bossy fourteen year old. The pageant peach ten year old. The eight year old, who exited crying. Simply stated, reality television is not perfect. However, Kid Nation reminds why the genre exists.