What are your opinions on child beauty pageants?

Question

Do you like them? Are you against them?

Answer 1

I see these pageants as a way for the parent (mother) to live vicariously through her child.  Not much different than the "soccer mom/dad, baseball mom/dad" et al, who abuse and neglect their children by FORCING (manipulating) them to engage in these activities long past the time the childs interest has waned.  When children are small, they really have NO CHOICE and are at the mercy of the parents.  I agree that showcasing kids this way teach them that they have value because of the way they look and not because of who they are.

Answer 2

Personally, I'm against them - most especially against the selfish and shallow stage parents who put theirs little kids through that - ... further, the whole child beauty pageant concept may help to encourage and enable and perpetuate pedophiles - it's truly disgusting to see an otherwise lovely little girl made up to look like a tiny sensual woman...

Answer 3

beauty pageants just ridiculous. it always remind me of Donald Trump laughing happily when the contestants come out on the stage. sick...

Answer 4

the most DISGUSTING thing the media has ever spat out....next 2 the spears family

Answer 5

against them 100% children should be allowed to act like children,and grow up normally,.  not to be paraded around  wearing s**y clothes and make up that looks like its been put on with a trowel, for the enjoyment of oddballs and paedophiles.because lets be right they would be the only lowlifes who would get enjoyment from watching  them....