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'Christian' reality TV a popular conceptAllie Martin - OneNewsNow - 3/27/2009 5:40:00 AM
Reality television shows that feature Christian families continue to grow in popularity.
A recent article in The Washington Times chronicled the rise in popularity of reality shows that focus on Christians. Several of the shows mentioned included Jon & Kate Plus 8, Little People, Big World, and 18 Kids & Counting.
Similar shows are being produced and are receiving high ratings. Melissa Henson with the Parents Television Council says while it is important for concerned viewers to speak out about inappropriate shows, it is just as important for quality programs to be supported.
"It has often happened that in conversations with people who say they support the idea of family-friendly programming, but they'll sort of secretly confide that they like to watch some of the adult shows we like to complain about. I do think that you vote with your remote," she contends. "So if you say you support family programming, then support family programming by watching it -- and watching it with your kids, encouraging your kids to watch wholesome programming."
Henson also believes that reality programming does a much better job of portraying Christians than scripted television shows.
'Christian' reality TV a popular conceptAllie Martin - OneNewsNow - 3/27/2009 5:40:00 AM
Reality television shows that feature Christian families continue to grow in popularity.
A recent article in The Washington Times chronicled the rise in popularity of reality shows that focus on Christians. Several of the shows mentioned included Jon & Kate Plus 8, Little People, Big World, and 18 Kids & Counting.
Similar shows are being produced and are receiving high ratings. Melissa Henson with the Parents Television Council says while it is important for concerned viewers to speak out about inappropriate shows, it is just as important for quality programs to be supported.
"It has often happened that in conversations with people who say they support the idea of family-friendly programming, but they'll sort of secretly confide that they like to watch some of the adult shows we like to complain about. I do think that you vote with your remote," she contends. "So if you say you support family programming, then support family programming by watching it -- and watching it with your kids, encouraging your kids to watch wholesome programming."
Henson also believes that reality programming does a much better job of portraying Christians than scripted television shows.