NCPCR Guidelines for conducting reality shows
Although the Child Labour Amendment Bill allows
participation of children in television shows, the National Commission for
Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) lays down guidelines to regulate child participation
in this adult-oriented industry.
If you find any reality show violating any of the
following guidelines please bring it to the notice of NCPCR.
- Reality
shows should not be competition-based.
- Presence
of parent/guardian during shoot should be ensured to provide emotional and
psychological support to the child.
- No
child should be exposed to ridicule, insult or discouragement, harsh
comments or any behavior that could affect his/her emotional health.
- Parents
should be counseled against showing disappointment if the child loses or
performs poorly.
- All
reality shows involving children should employ a child psychologist/
counsellor who should be available on the sets.
Let us not see any child being demotivated or
downgraded in any of the reality shows.
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