ABC’s "20//20" Seeking Parents With Psychotic Kids
A reader passed along a web page whereon ABC’s “20/20″ program asks “Does your child suffer from a psychotic disorder?” And continues:
“Does your son or daughter suffer from schizophrenia? It’s normal for kids to act out, but what happens when your child can’t control his actions and behavior? Do you worry about what might happen when you’re not home? Is your child a threat to you and the rest of your family?
“Are you struggling to find a safe and therapeutic place for your child?”
Yes, ABC News is looking for parents to respond, tell them their “situation” and maybe a producer will get back with them. I’ve got no idea what “20/20″ might do with these situations, but given the network’s recent go at mental health and “Mad Pride,” I won’t be holding my breath for anything good. I hope ABC isn’t trying to find young children for whatever program is cobbling together. I guess it depends on what the meaning of “child” is.
There does seem to have been a bit of an uptick in coverage of serious mental illness on big time TV lately (PBS has done something as well). I wonder what’s driving all of it.