I opened up this page to post, because I haven't posted in days. I stare at the whiteness while eating reheated meatloaf. The well is dry, dry, dry.
It's not that I don't have things to write about. I have tried, and failed, at EC, I want to talk about my slings again (Peppermint is having a Winter Clearance!), and I'm hanging on Speaking for Myself's every word. But none of these things are forming themselves into any kind of cohesive postable material.
One thing...B* Productions is casting a new show about mothers. The casting director wants dynamic mothers with strong opinions who can talk without being judgemental. Basically, it would be three days of shooting a playgroup with other three year olds and their mothers, where the mothers discuss issues in parenting. That part sounds like fun to me. The other segment (and this is the part that makes me nervous) is where they come to your home and film you dealing with a problem you're having, for us that would be getting Naomi out of the house in the morning without a screamfest. An "expert" would watch the footage and comment on what the parent should do differently. I asked who the experts are and she said they hadn't been hired yet. I can do the show if I want to, I just have to call her back. Would you do it? Do you think I should?
And it's Delurking Week. No pressure.
Nope, I don't think I'de do it. If it were just the play group thing, than yes, but not in my home exposing issues with my kid. But maybe it would be a good thing for your family.
Posted by: Away2Me | Friday, January 13, 2006 at 03:31 PM
Yeah, that's a tough one. The playgroup/mother discussion thing sounds cool. Personally though, it wierds me out to see kids on reality TV shows (like those nanny 911 shows) focused on problem behaviors (even when it IS the parents we are really focusing on). It feels exploitive of the kids, who I don't feel are able to comprehend what they are actually participating in. Having been a teacher, I can too easily see kids teasing other kids about "being a bad kid" on TV. Not that thats very likely, or even a big issue necessarily (they'd probably just be impressed they were on TV!). Don't get me wrong, though, I do love a good reality show, when its adults who know what they're getting themselves into!
Posted by: Kristin H. | Friday, January 13, 2006 at 05:02 PM
I wouldn't. Even if I wasn't judging, how many would be judging me when the episode aired? The wallflower in me shrieks at that thought.
And I'll lurk if I want to. =oP
Posted by: magicpointeshoe | Friday, January 13, 2006 at 05:07 PM
I think it sounds great! (Although I also agree with the other posters on their points). Naomi is young enough that I don't think her peers are watching, and if it's done well (hopefully it would be) it would be helpful to other parents. If she was older then it wouldn't be a good idea for the reasons the others list. You sound like a good parent so I doubt you'd embarrass yourself.
Although sometimes I wonder if the kids, whether behaving badly or well, are being their true "family" selves on these shows? The babysitter in me doubts it! :-)
Posted by: Nancy | Friday, January 13, 2006 at 05:20 PM
oh, i don't know. i thought once it would be interesting to do one of those shows, but now i don't know. i can't handle that kind of scruitiny and criticism...
but you definitely should if you want to. i'd watch you!
Posted by: afrindiemum | Friday, January 13, 2006 at 06:12 PM
Happy delurking week!
Posted by: Jamie | Friday, January 13, 2006 at 08:57 PM
I'm a lurker here. :-)
As for the show, I would be wary simply because of the exploitative nature of many reality shows (i.e. I would wonder if there was a hidden twist - so many of these shows seem to rely on mocking the participants or their reaction to some unexpected event) but A Baby Story etc seem pretty straightforward so likely my doubts are misplaced. I dunno - it could be cool.
How's the littlest person doing?? Some lurkers want updates!
Posted by: parodie | Friday, January 13, 2006 at 09:35 PM
Hello! *waving*
I'd never go it. Ohmygod. Be on television? Never.
Posted by: Beanie Baby | Saturday, January 14, 2006 at 11:25 PM
I guess de-lurking week is technically over, but I'm late for EVERYTHING.
Hello!
Posted by: Mete | Monday, January 16, 2006 at 12:57 AM
Oh, I think you should do it! Just think, if you don't, they'll find some mainstream mom who will be the opposite of everything you believe in. No pressure, though. ;-)
Posted by: Adria | Tuesday, January 17, 2006 at 04:20 PM