'How about idols who are good maths, science?'<\/p>\n
Some people say the increasing number of talent contests aired on
\nTV are good to boost competition and a sporting attitude among
\nthe young. Others are more critical and believe that real talent
\nand hard work are overlooked in the process. The Jakarta Post
\nasked some Jakartans what they thought about the phenomenon.<\/p>\n
Martina Sinaga, 34, works at a private bank in Bogor, where
\nshe lives with her husband.<\/p>\n
I don't understand. Young people these days prefer to become
\nmodels, singers or TV stars rather than researchers, scientists
\nor economists. Which do you think the country needs the most?<\/p>\n
How many teenagers take part in science contests, or research
\nsocial issues? Next to none -- compared to the number of
\nyoungsters queuing to audition for star-search shows or walk-in
\nauditions.<\/p>\n
I'm afraid our younger generation has been fooled to believe
\nthat the entertainment industry can offer them an easy life.<\/p>\n
With a nice voice -- you don't have to sound as good as
\nWhitney Houston -- the right look, or an anorexic body that has
\nbeen put through robust exercise at the gym, one can easily reach
\nstardom in the country.<\/p>\n
Even if you are really, really talented in music or acting, it
\nis the above formula that spells success.<\/p>\n
Rina, 30, works as an employee of a city enterprise in Central
\nJakarta. She lives with her husband and daughter in Cengkareng,
\nWest Jakarta:<\/p>\n
Teenagers need idols. But, such talent shows are not original
\nentertainment. Most of them copy other programs by adapting the
\n"elimination process" or expose the day-to-day activities of
\ncontestants as their boarding house\/training center. It's boring.<\/p>\n
In my opinion, TV stations need to be more creative. They must
\nlook for other qualities that make someone an idol. For example,
\nfew stations are interested in youths who have excelled in maths
\nor science. They shouldn't just focus on the contestant's fashion
\nsense or musical ability.<\/p>\n
--The Jakarta Post<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/how-about-idols-who-are-good-maths-science-1447893297", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }