Voices of Tomorrow
Voices of Tomorrow: TV Talk Show for Youth
Presented by KidsTalk, Voices of Tomorrow
Created 1996 (Ongoing)
KidsTalk: Voices of Tomorrow was created through consultation with
families, parents, teens, children, grandparents, people in the
public eye and in the communities we serve. It took much thought and
talking to see if they would like to have a forum to express their
feelings and voice their opinions. As soon as the first show was
filmed, there was the realization that the need was truly there,
that children and young adults do want to show the world what they
are thinking and feeling. They want to show that their generation
can and do make a difference.
Voices of Tomorrow gives viewers, parent’s and family members a
unique opportunity to see life through our young students-to show
the world our future thinkers, movers and shakers. With more and
more parents out in the job market, some working more than one job,
it is the children and youth who are sometimes raising themselves
and each other. Reaching youth in a positive way, Voices of Tomorrow
is the first show of its kind, letting students – children and
teens, voice their opinions about the world they live in. On Voices
of Tomorrow, even the most sensational topics are treated with
utmost care and respect. The younger generation will take adults on
a journey they soon will not forget!
KidsTalk: Voices of Tomorrow’s goal is to create a global vision
throughout the world for our generation. The premise is that adults
and parents should really “listen” to what kids and teens have to
say because we all learn and benefit when we see through the eyes of
the innocent. Intelligent and entertaining, issues-oriented
half-hour programs are aimed at youths from 12 to 18 years. Each of
the episodes concentrates on one subject relating to today’s issues,
and brings it straight into the viewer’s living room. Voices of
Tomorrow is aimed at providing an intelligent alternative in family
TV programming. Is it is a show that is compelling in it’s format
and content and provides for the parent or adult some insight into
what they may not understand in their own family unit, or other
children and teens they come in contact with, and for the youth,
some validation for their thoughts and ideas about what they feel is
important.
The half-hour TV show provides a platform for student participants
to develop and voice their opinions on varies subjects that affect
their every day lives. This platform provides a positive forum for
expression. Student interns participate in the production of this
weekly television segments and in the production of 30-60 minute
documentaries. The student-produced television segments and
documentaries cover a wide variety of topics of special importance
to modern teenagers. Previous productions have covered the topics
of: homelessness, drug addiction, the juvenile justice system,
developmental disorders, racial differences, at-risk youth, teens
mentoring teen, politics, entertainment, diabetes and overcoming
obesity. Student training may take place in a studio setting or on
location.
In addition to the benefits gained by the students, Voices of
Tomorrow provides an avenue for parents, educators, and the
community-at-large to be introduced to and gain an understanding of
the unique problems and social challenges facing today’s younger
generation. The program raises community awareness of current issues
through the perspective of its youth speaking out on what is really
going on. This is an invaluable perspective that is often overlooked
or discarded because they are teens!
