“Friday Night Tykes”, the New Youth Football Reality Show is Sparking Controversy

Let's see,  Can you name some of the more disturbing kid reality shows you have seen? How about "Show Biz Moms and Dads", "Dance Moms", "Toddlers and Tiaras",  the one about cheerleaders.  But wait there's more!  How about  "Friday Night Tykes".  The show is about an elite, independent youth football league in San Antonio, where the players are eight and nine years old. As you can tell from the  trailer, the coaches are pretty tough on the kids.

It’s on the Esquire Network.   A reality show that the NFL calls quote, "definitely troubling to watch".

But, a rep for the network says the show is SUPPOSED to be controversial.  She says, quote, "We believe it brings up important and serious questions about parenting and safety in youth sports, and we encourage Americans to watch, debate and discuss these issues."

She has a point.  Is this the correct way to raise a football player? I know a lot of parents who would love to put their kids in that league hoping it will lead to an NFL contract in 15 years.  I'll watch it, will you?

The show premieres next Tuesday night.