*Some people believe it is sexualizing young girls; Making them look like they are 25. Parading them around in skimpy outfits, and teaching girls at a young age that if you are not beautiful, you are not a winner. Some believe the girls wear too much make up, and that fake teeth, eyelashes, nails and hair is not really true beauty but an image created by the mother to win a crown.
*Some think it is only good competition, and that it teaches the girls sportsmanship at a young age. I have heard "Girls like to play dress up anyway, what is the difference?" There are parents and loved ones who are very serious when it comes to the money spent on the pageant. I have seen dresses that go for thousands of dollars, entry fees for $1,500, and 4 outfit changes.
I do not really mind putting Aubree in pageants. She has beautiful Eyelashes of her own, beautiful teeth and hair. I paint her nails. But, I like the girl she is on stage. She is so pleasant, so poise. She practices hard nearly everyday. The moment she says she is done, I'm done. I do not agree with forcing a child into a pageant...
What are your thoughts?
I would love to be a pageant mom...IF my daughter wants to be in pageants, but I wont force her either. I probably wouldnt spend thousands of dollars on a dress or entry fees..I would take my daughter to pageants to have fun on stage and meet new friends from all over.
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