Kid Reality?

CBS has announced their fall lineup and it includes a new reality TV show called Kid Nation. 40 kids will be heading to a deserted old west town to create a new society, including an economy and a city council. Each episode one kid is awarded a 'real' gold star, that is worth $20,000.

Is this an interesting concept, or an absolute horror? I could go either way with it. On the one hand , it seems like it would be entertaining and perhaps informative to watch. On the other hand, who the heck is letting their 8-15 year old kids go to a reality TV show for a month?

Anyway, check out the concept here: http://www.cbs.com/innertube/?src=ext&vid=139183