Background:

.Reality shows have become a part of our daily dose of entertainment.

.Hospitalisation of one participant who went into depression after bowing out of a reality show.

.Reality shows meant for children really good or are they initiating a trend that we may regret later.

Key Points:

.Today’s children have better platform by way of these shows to showcase their talent.

.Overambitious and pushy parents as well as the insensitive television producers.

For:

.Reality shows provide a better platform than days of yore where one had a very small chance of being noticed unless one had exceptional talent and the understanding to make it big.Now there are multiple shows that provide forum for individuals with talent in a wide variety of fields

.Many of the people today, who have outshone others in their field have been encouraged from their younger years.We did not have reality shows then, but still these diamonds had to be found, cut and polished to dazzle the world.

.A remark from a teacher or a parent can have an equally, if not more devastating effect on the child’s psyche as that of the judge in the reality show.So it is not fair to start condemning everything.

.It is all a matter of choice. One can choose to stay away from the arc lights and lead a normal life. Or one can take a plunge to achieve fame.The children only become more competitive by participating in such shows. ‘Survival of the fittest’ holds good in reality shows. Even if a small milestone is achieved by this route, the child will get a huge pointer to future.

Against:

.It is that age when the children should be playing and enjoying their time, rather than dealing with pressure of expectation.

.Big money involved in reality shows spells big costs and it can take a real toll on the participants.The drama that comes as a package of these shows is very disturbing. There will be several episodes and several rounds of performances or display.Apart from the winner, who basks in the glory, there are several others who are criticised and ridiculed in front of others and a nationwide audience.And if ridicule or rebuke is what they get as a performance appraisal, it can be devastating for their self-confidence.

.Reality shows promote unhealthy interpersonal rivalry among children.

.Children should compete, but a competition that has been twisted out of proportion to make for interesting and arresting viewing should be shunned altogether.

.It is often the case that parents want to live out their unfulfilled desires through their children or rake in the fame and money as well.

.Children are subjected to torturously long working hours, including recordings and other constant rehearsals for various promotional programmes..No matter whether children win or lose, it affects them significantly.Reality shows should maintain the dignity attached to art of any genre.
Advantages and Disadvantages of Interactive Learning Environment
ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF INTERACTIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT Interactive learning in the classroom help students prepare more successfully for the outside world than those who do not. Engaged learners who actively participate in their own education are more apt to remember more from a lesson and then transfer newly acquired skills to different situations.

Interactive learning in a classroom is to maintain a teaching style, like the Socratic Method, that encourages healthy debate between students and the teacher. Although it may sound simple, it is hard to actually foster an atmosphere in which students feel free to question authority because they fear reprisal or embarrassment. The development of true critical-thinking skills, however, requires just such an open and honest exchange of ideas.

Discussion in class is one of the interactive learning during lectures. When the lecturer ask his/her students to discuss about a specific topic in class, it will helps to motivate students toward further learning, to allow students to apply information in new settings, or to develop students' thinking skills, then discussion is preferable to lecture.

Students are able to express out their own opinions during the class. They will have chance to talk in front of their friends and lecturer. So it will help them to gain self confidence to talk. Interactive environment is good for the learners to present themselves in front of everyone where this is the time to train them to be courage enough for their future work or career presentation.

It motivates students and helps them to improve their communication skills with people. So they can be more active during class. Furthermore, it allows lecturers to make effective use of classroom resources. Lecturers will be able to analyze his/her students learning capacity easily. The feedback from student will be as fast as possible.

Interactive environment bring conducting brainstorm sessions for... 1. Participation provides the teacher feedback—When students answer or try to explain, teachers can see the extent of their understanding. They can correct (or help the students correct) what the students haven’t got right or don’t see quite clearly. 2. Participation provides the students feedback—When teachers ask questions or otherwise seek student input over a topic, they are letting students know something about the importance of certain ideas and information. 3. Participation can be used to promote preparation—If an instructor regularly calls on students and asks questions about assigned reading or what’s in their notes from the previous class session, that can get students (at least some of them) coming to class prepared. 4. Participation can be used to control what’s happening in class—If a student is dozing off, texting, quietly chatting, or otherwise not attending to what’s happening, that student can be called on or the student next to the offender can be asked to respond. 5. Participation can be used to balance who’s contributing in class and how much—In the vast majority of cases, it is the teacher who selects the participant. If teachers will wait patiently and not always select the same student, if they look expectantly to others and confirm verbally and nonverbally the value of hearing from different people, they can influence who speaks and how much. Participation even helps teachers control how much they talk. 6. Participation encourages dialogue among and between students—Students can be asked to comment on what another student has said. A question can be asked and students can be invited to discuss possible answers with each other before the public discussion. 7. Participation can be used to develop important speaking skills—In many professional contexts, people need to be able to speak up in a group. They may need to offer information, ask questions, or argue for a different solution. People don’t learn to speak up in a group by reading about how to do it—it’s one of those skills best developed with practice. And it’s one of those skills that develops better with feedback. If participation is being used to teach students this public communication skill, they will need feedback. 8. Participation gives students the opportunity to practice using the language of the discipline—Most faculty have spoken astronomy, accounting, psychology, gerontology, political science, whatever the field for years, and they’ve forgotten how much of the language is new, different, and difficult for students. Participation gives students the chance to practice using a different vocabulary.
I was talking with a colleague about these uses for participation, and he pointed out that we don’t often use participation to ask students the questions we are trying to answer. I wonder if students might be more interested in participation if we did.

Reality television covers a broad range of shows, everything from DIY home improvement, talent competitions, historical reenactments, to shows about the real lives of the participants.
See related questions for the disadvantages of reality television

But there are some advantages:

- Competitions shows provide the opportunity for talented performers to get more exposure and build their careers
- Historical reality shows (Frontier house, Coal House ) - educate the public about a period in history and provide insight into the talents and skills needed to thrive and survive during those times in history.
- DIY and home improvement shows (Trading spaces) educate about how to complete home improvement tasks and what skills, tools and materials are needed to complete a project.
- Day in the life shows that follow a particular family or personality promote that persons career, provide them with some income - but are typically carefully staged and planned out. (Very unlikely to be showing you what this person's real life is like.)

The advantages of the shows are that they can educate people about topics that they might not have otherwise considered.

There are a lot of differing opinions about the advantages of participating in reality shows:
- Now everyone is behind reality shows. Reality shows help people to show their true talent to the world. Most of the upcoming dance artists are the product of reality shows. As there is no gender differentiation, everyone will get equal opportunity to showcase their talents.

- Children should be allowed to participate in television reality shows because of their merits. These shows give them an excellent platform to showcase their talents. They can learn a lot from their mentors, as well as other competitors. reality show play an important role in regard to this. They help one overcome state fright and shyness. The participants can earn name and fame overnight. Lastly, these reality shows help one to become smart and intelligent and increase one's communication and self-confidence levels. Thus, children should always be encouraged by their family members and well -wishers to take pare in reality shows, from where they can explore the world and which will help them reach their goals.