In developing episodes, a production company first proposes a topic for a switch, and then staff members begin to research it and to look for children for the show, said Ascheim. We try to find kids who seem natural and talk easily. A religious consultant was onsite for all of the filming, Ascheim said. Other switches have included a boy who attends military school trading places with one who lives in a commune and a girl from Hawaii trading places with one in Alaska. The fact that viewers are watching real youngsters in real situations seems to be compelling for kids, Ascheim said.
Reality is less expensive and also can be more valuable.
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