TLC has a new reality TV show that features a local Indian Trail, NC family (The Coles) struggling with obesity called “One Big Happy Family”. I watched this show for the first time last night with my 14yr old daughter. She goes to school and has a couple of classes with Shayne at Porter Ridge High School. So this morning I get this Google alert in my inbox about Indian Trail NC, So of course i read it and it is about The reality show and the coles. The headline reads “TLC’s “One Big Happy Family” doesn’t sit well with some viewers”. The story is about how the show has been the center of some criticism and controversy and how TLC is exploiting the family. There is another story on CNN.com (“‘Big’ concerns surround new reality show” ) about the show. Here is a link to a few clips of the show.
If you watched the show let us know what you think about the Coles and the struggle to lose weight while being filmed for a TV reality show. In your mind do you think TLC is exploiting the family?
Please leave us your comments and thoughts.
I do not think the show is exploitation of the Coles. Exploitation is what parents of those “Toddlers and Tiaras” do to those little girls and then TLC takes it to the next level of exploitation.
I found the Coles refreshing. It takes courage to put yourself out there. It takes courage to get up every morning and commit to difficult lifestyle changes. How many of us want to change a habit and won’t do the steady, hard work necessary to succeed? The Coles are doing the work and are an inspiration to many others in the same situation who have lost hope. I think we should contact the Coles via TLC to cheer them on.