Oooh. Really looking forward to watching this. 1970's and I was in my teens. Very important time in my life that I remember so well.
"When did parents become their children's slaves? What would happen if dad was back in charge and kids were made to know their place like the good old days?" Such are the burning questions in a new life-change reality show: this week, the Gregory family try playing by the rules of dad Jon's tough 1970s childhood instead of the cushy life they usually lead. So their eight-bedroom house is made over in spartan 1974 style; the people-carrier makes way for a camper van; and spoilt 13-year-old Hannah has to do without hair mousse and handouts. We know how the narrative in these shows goes (swearing, rows, a teary crisis or two, eventually hugging and learning) and so do the Gregorys, so there are few surprises. But this is an engaging social experiment that could spark a few lively discussions among families. But beware: under stress, the language gets ugly.
"When did parents become their children's slaves? What would happen if dad was back in charge and kids were made to know their place like the good old days?" Such are the burning questions in a new life-change reality show: this week, the Gregory family try playing by the rules of dad Jon's tough 1970s childhood instead of the cushy life they usually lead. So their eight-bedroom house is made over in spartan 1974 style; the people-carrier makes way for a camper van; and spoilt 13-year-old Hannah has to do without hair mousse and handouts. We know how the narrative in these shows goes (swearing, rows, a teary crisis or two, eventually hugging and learning) and so do the Gregorys, so there are few surprises. But this is an engaging social experiment that could spark a few lively discussions among families. But beware: under stress, the language gets ugly.
