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| Reality shows damaging creativity among children in Jammu | | | Gopal Gupta
early times report
JAMMU, Aug 4: Jammu city where hundred plus channels are being beamed live in the homes has of late shown a growing obsession among parents to make their child do ‘something extra’ alongside remaining meritorious in his academic curriculum.
Children are being pushed into fields unknown to their tender psyche. Psychologists are advising caution but parents influenced by reality shows, soap operas, game shows and computer games are out to erode child’s sense of reality. They hardly care about the child’s inner creative side and instead force him to accept what they think would bring some fame for them in the society.
Inspired by the national locals, a few local channels have also started producing reality shows of their own with kind for the children of the age-group of 6 to 15 years. Taken over by glamour, parents across Jammu city are forcing even toddlers to participate in these events. Be it drama or acting in a game show or participating in a dance show, parents are keen to get their child not only participate but also surpass others.
A large number of students across Jammu city at all levels are riding on the waves of reality fame as the shows have begun to wield a strong influence on the academic community. But Psychologists assert that influence of reality shows is that they are leading to young people losing awareness of challenges facing them as they grow up.
They do accept that in some cases, these shows have helped many students to come out of their shells. “Perhaps that has been biggest contribution of these shows to students but parents hardly care about their child’s achievements when it comes to academic merit. This demoralizes the child and upsets his metal well-being,” said a social activist.
He added that increasing number of young people think that celebrity status is available to everyone, usually through television. “Many also have begun thinking that world beyond a small area or community has no impact on people’s lives. They are more interested in reality TV, computer games, soap operas,” maintained another intellectual.
He asserted that the reality shows would wreck havoc in our societal make-up if the children are not made to understand that reality television often shows a modified and highly influenced form of reality. The fame and huge prizes involved in reality shows have become exceedingly tempting. “I am afraid that this tempting aspect of reality shows will have a negative impact on our student community,” added he.
An educationist said that reality shows are impacting children in Jammu and Kashmir. “These are promoting a trend of unhealthy competition among students. Some students of our district, after taking part in the reality show competitions, have become the victims of arrogance,” added he.
He further said that unexpected recognition often makes them forget themselves. As commonly believed, these shows help participants not only discover their hidden talents but also provide them a forum to display their skills and gain confidence. Ashish Gupta, a lawyer by profession said that most of the reality shows fool audiences.
“It might teach a few to deal with life more positively and confidently but it is sure to leave a bad impact on the Indian societal make-up which has undergone an extensive change in the last two decades,” added Gupta.
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