Child Beauty Pageants Win or Lose? Why not let the kids dress up and show out? Let the kids walk across the stage in front of the judge if they want to. Being in beauty pagents gives kids the opportunity to experience sportsmanship. It also gives them the chance to build their self confidence. But more importantly it gives them time in front of a crowd, which could help them later on in life. Being in beauty pageants should not overall be a horrifying expirience for children. Child beauty pagents teaches kids good sportsmanship. A lot of kids these days don't get the opportunity to experience a good competition. But beauty pageants are a great way to have a friendly competition with other children. Children nowadays don't taught some lessons they will need later on in life. Beauty pageants offer a great deal of ways to show sportsmanship. While not all childern are good sports about winning or losing, some are. Sportsmanship is a characteristic that will definatly be needed later on in life, to help the children grow more happily. They could also help young children to build their self confidence. Being in front of a large crowd with people that are cheering the children on as the announcer calls the childs name could really help the kid Having the exposure to a large crowd at a young age helps the child be more comfortable in front of a number of people. Which in time could help the child in school, or in other social events. Including making speeches in school infront of their peers, to public events , and also sports . It teaches them to be more comfortable and confident with themselves with more people than just their parents or family. Having the time to practice public speech or just public apperance at an early age in general has proven to do a number on the kids that lack in the area of confidence, like helping them better prepare for later life
At some point every single one of us was once an innocent child without a care in the world. The only thing that mattered was to make sure we had fun. There are many different things children do to have fun. Some children love to go outside and get dirty, others prefer to stay indoors and play pretend. Some girls love to play tea time or pretend to be princess. In some cases those pretend fantasies become true. Little girls get the chance to actually become a small little princess for a day. The only place that allows little girls to become a princess is at a child beauty pageant. Unfortunately throughout the years these pageants for little girls have been criticized and rejected by other people. There are many articles that discuss the reasons why child beauty pageants are rejected but there are also some that discuss the importance of them.
Child beauty pageants are competitions in which contestants-primarily female in gender- under sixteen years of age are judged based on their superficial attractiveness. Beauty pageant concept began in the 1850’s, it was used as a way of entertainment, and only people of knowledge, such as doctors and writers, were allowed to attend. After a period of time, beauty pageants became part of American society in the 1920's, whereas "Child" beauty pageants began in the 1960's (Lieberman, 2010, p.742). Children entering such contests are supposed to present themselves on stage
who have their children in beauty pageants say that their children gain confidence through performing. They also say that they are more prepared for life and will be more socially comfortable. They argue that their children mature at a younger age than "normal" children do. Why would any parent want their children to grow up any faster than they already do? Beauty pageants are not the only way that a child at such a young age can gain confidence.
Beauty pageants have caused an increase in mental and physical issues in young girls who participate. Participation and competition for a beauty prize where infants and girls are objectified and judged against sexualized ideals can have significant mental health and developmental consequences that impact detrimentally on identity, self-esteem, and body perception ("We must protect our kids from the catwalk of shame."). If young girls don't win, they might take it personally and get hurt feelings. The child might end up feeling unattractive or inadequate ("Child Beauty Pageants Pros and Cons.") which can lead to the development of disorders such as bulimia or anorexia. ("How Do Child Beauty Pageants Affect a Child's Development?") These are both eating disorders girls develop to lose weight excessively. Furthermore, the average BMI of a beauty pageant contestant as of 2010 is 18.3 (Beauty Pageant Statistics), which is classified as underweight...
Lights, camera, pouty lips welcome to the four dimensional world of children 's beauty pageants. Over the years, child pageants have become a hot topic gaining a great deal of delight from numerous people around the world. From having a strong standing, ongoing fan base that keeps the hit TLC TV show Toddlers and Tiaras; on air to having some of Americans ' favorite beauty queens making guest appearances on shows such as the Ellen Show. Regretfully, the idea of putting an end to child pageants has become somewhat of a hotter topic than the pageants themselves. People often put down what they do not understand why dress a child like that? Why all the make-up? What some do not seem to understand is that there are advantages to being a beauty
“Child Beauty Pageants.” Issues & Controversies. Facts On File News Services, 11 Jan. 2010. Web 24 Feb. 2014. http://www.2facts.com/article/i500030.
...ppease to audiences. I believe pageants are bad for children and young girls because of the severity it causes them with low self-esteem, and the pressure to be perfect.
Child beauty pageants are a quite controversial topic, not only in the United States but all around the world. Beauty pageants teach young girls bad lessons and causes them to grow up too fast. The people who are strongly opposed to child beauty pageants view the children involved as being objectified and treated more like eye candy than little girls. Many people have had enough of the exploitation and are starting movements for change. Some countries such as France, have even gone so far as to ban children under the age of sixteen to compete in pageants. Anyone who violates this law faces heavy fines and possible jail time (Could Child Beauty Pageants Be Banned in the USA?). The United States should also look into the possibility of a law prohibiting the participation of children in beauty pageants. Beauty pageants exploit children and applauded them for their looks. Many people believe that “it’s human nature to be drawn to beauty”, but have they taken it too far (Holland, Kristen)?
Child beauty pageants are very problematic. The major issue with them is that the children participating in them are too young to say no (5 Reasons). For example, when I was watching Toddlers and Tiaras I remember a three year old girl was terrified when her mother made her go to the tanning salon to get a spray tan. I also watched another little girl cry out in pain after she had her eyebrows waxed. Little girls should not have to go through these horrific
Pageant parents believe that their children gains self-confidence from joining pageants. Different portions of the pageant will help them develop some skills they might need for the future. Dominic Donaldson said in his article, “For instance, the interview round can teach the participant about enunciation, voicing their opinions and general public speaking skills.”(Donaldson, Dominic "Toddlers in Tiaras - The Benefits of Child Beauty Pageants." ) Public speaking skills plays an important role in the professional world because the speaker’s way with words is how they are going to get clients or patients. When the speaker is confident about their opinion the audience will more likely listen and feel confident that they are making the right choice about whatever it is they are there for. The talent portion Donaldson says, “The talent po...
According to Angie Lynch, “I have no desire to have my daughters ' looks judged against other people 's daughters ' looks. Being ranked from best to worst in a public forum is not how I want my children to develop their self-esteem.” I personally will never allow my children to participate in beauty pageants because of all the negativity along with it. I was hurt just from the one pageant that I did compete in as a child. I cannot imagine what another child may feel after competing multiple times and still never
Many young girls are forced to wear preposterous outfits and enormous amounts of makeup that deny them of their innocence at a young age. Beauty contests are meant more for adult women who are mature enough to understand all that’s going on and can handle losing competitions to the other contestants. Children should not be able to compete in pageants because of the harmful effects on self-confidence and character. Some people think they are good and some do not agree that they are good. (Leo, 2014)
Statistics show that 6% of girls in beauty pageants record having suffered from long-term depression, 9 out of 10 girls in pageants ages 14-16 admitted to feeling suicidal tendencies or depression, and it is largely caused by the desire to be thin. (Facts/Statistics-Child Beauty Pageants) The question is, is this a proper place for young girls where they are encouraged to act and look as mature as adults? “These pageants force kids to grow up too quickly. The pint-size stars pile on fake hair, heavy makeup, and even false teeth before taking the stage. Many kids wear revealing clothing that critics say aren’t age appropriate.” (Anastasia, Laura) Pageant participants range from ages six months to sixteen years, depending on what competition section they are a part of, and participate in categories of swimsuits, talent, evening wear, and themed costumes. Most girls at these young ages wear overalls and pigtails rather than slinky ensembles and fake hair that overwhelms their features. Not many young girls have the opportunity to dress up in fancy clothes and flaunt what they can do, but there are other pains that come with such moments that can be uncomfortable and confusing to these children, yet to look good they are compelled to grin and bear it. “Four-year-old Karley stands in her
People have different opinions on whether or not beauty contests, or pageants, serve a purpose in today’s society. Some opinions may be that beauty contests serve no purpose in society; they may think beauty contests just cause young girls and women to think that they have to reach society’s description of beauty, they may think that what makes a person beautiful is just what is on the inside, they may even think they are degrading to women. Other opinions may be along the lines of saying it does serve a purpose to society because the queens of these pageants do a lot of community service and other honorable work throughout the year she is “queen”. Beauty contests do serve a purpose in today’s society they can help young women, teenagers, children, and even men to gain confidence, learn lessons, and make new friendships. They can open one up to an extensive amount of opportunities, get one involved in their community, and one may even become a “new” person.
Pageants have a way of exploiting children by changing their looks and attitudes to make them more adult like and entertaining; dressing children in bikinis or provocative costumes just to be judged by how well they wear it and how pretty they are is demeaning and cruel. Children should not be taught that looks are everything and you get everything you want in life because when they're older it will be harder for them to accept reality. Imitating the fashion and looks of an adult is not how a child should grow up. A parent should want their child to grow up knowing that they are naturally beautiful and their personality and smarts can get them far in life rather than beauty beats brains, correct?