If your family was invited to participate in a reality TV show would it be an easy "yes!", a "no way!", or would you deliberate? Alan, from the USA, asks Dr Justin for his opinion.

Kirsty questions if she should be worried about her 5 year old son, with teachers concerned he is not conforming at preschool, and wants to know how she can help him. Is preschool a time and place where conformity should be encouraged, or is it stifling individuality?

In this episode:

Child on-screen exploitation
Potential life-long ramifications
Pros and cons of participating
Questions to ask the producer
Conformity is a dirty word!
Arguments for and against conformity
Importance of context
Motivation
Teachers usually know what they're talking about!
Gain child's perspective
Explore solutions with child

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#1059 - Q&A: Reality Check & Conforming at Kindy