Toddler and Tiaras

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  • rml_16
    rml_16 Posts: 16,414 Member
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    It seems to me that the mothers are trying to make their kids into the beauty queens they never were...UGG
    Kind of like sports parents, the ones who push their kids to be the star athlete they never could be.

    This. Plus, the toddler's behavior and attitudes are appalling. Can't imagine letting any child of mine act like that. The mothers are another story. Always push, push, pushing. God, don't get me started!

    Those children behave that way because of the parents, not in spite of them. They aren't "allowed" to behave that way. They're encouraged.
  • momof4ts
    momof4ts Posts: 118
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    Nope! Cant stand it! As a teacher in a public elementary school that stinkin show is WRONG on so many levels!! :angry:
  • HauteP1nk
    HauteP1nk Posts: 2,139 Member
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    I think it could be fun if the kids didn't have to dress up like adults! Why can't they just participate in a pageant and be a kid???

    It would only be okay if it was something that the kids WANTED, but so many of the mothers seem to be living through their children & putting pressure on their kids to be a certain way. Also, I can't stand watching this show because all the children seem to be spoiled princesses...
  • LorinaLynn
    LorinaLynn Posts: 13,248 Member
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    The parents sicken me. I can't watch it. I see clips every now and then, and it makes my brain hurt.

    Although Honey Boo Boo Child's catch phrase, "My go-go juice gonna make me win!!!!" has worked it's way into my pre-race ritual. :drinker:
  • HulaHips83
    HulaHips83 Posts: 129
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    I, personally, do not care for it just because (I am a mother of 2 little girls) I think little girls should look like little girls rather than plastic. However, if the child enjoys it and WANTS to do it, I'm fine with it. My bigger problem is the mothers who push their daughter into it against their will.
  • auroranflash
    auroranflash Posts: 3,569 Member
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    I feel for those kids. It's really disgusting how people get away with mentally/psychologically damaging their kids - but it's all OK if it's for fame, success, or money. Completely opposite from the honest country life where you just do your chores and be yourself and that's enough. If/when we have them, my kids will be more likely parked in front of a game console or out caring for our animals than anywhere near a catwalk. It teaches them the wrong things are important. It has nothing to do with character building or morality. :/

    *Fragging someone in Halo, however, teaches them excellent depth perception and grenade-lobbing skills which will be essential as an adult. :D
  • Meg_78
    Meg_78 Posts: 998 Member
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    I think it is porn for pedophiles....parents should be shot for doing this.

    Yes this^^
    I couldn't have said it better!

    There's plenty of time to do all this crap as teens and young adults. Little girls can dress up, play little miss make up and go to dance class, but there is no reason for it to be a competitive sport, with them all on display.

    I actually think its really disgusting.
  • nikinyx6
    nikinyx6 Posts: 772 Member
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    The parents sicken me. I can't watch it. I see clips every now and then, and it makes my brain hurt.

    Although Honey Boo Boo Child's catch phrase, "My go-go juice gonna make me win!!!!" has worked it's way into my pre-race ritual. :drinker:

    I saw that kid on Anderson last week, 'holla for a dolla' was also the poor childs favorite saying...stripper in the making... one of the moms actually dressed her 3YR OLD!!!! as Pretty woman prostitute


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  • foodfight247
    foodfight247 Posts: 767 Member
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    I know what you are talking about....and NO....i am totally against that type of thing. I think it takes away a childs childhood - because they are constantly being pushed to be better than the next child, they have to get all dolled up. It just makes me feel sad for the child.

    9/10 i think its because its what the parent want - not what the child wants. Yes, some children feel they have to compete, but not in that way.

    It's sickening. The same goes for childs clothing in general - too many clothes are being created with the model or teen in mind - you know - low cut tops, short skirts, heeled shoes etc. It just gives the wrong message out to the sick men out there.

    Let children live their childhood.

    Just for the record - If I had a daughter that wanted to join some kind of pageant, i would whole heartedly discourage. Tell me I'm wrong if you must - but I do not agree with children getting plastered in makeup, made to train for hours on end, and feel so much pressure to compete against another child. There's enough competition / peer pressure in a childs life as it is without having to go down that road.
  • BAMFMeredith
    BAMFMeredith Posts: 2,829 Member
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    The pageants on Toddlers and Tiaras--no. Those are horrific.

    BUT some pageants I'm totally cool with. For example, my friend Amber competed in pageants from about age 9 or 10 until last year when she was crowned Miss New York USA 2011 and ranked in the top 10 in the Miss USA pageant. She never did any of those creepy dance routines, or weird glitz pageants, hers were actually scholarship programs and based on poise, and interviews, etc. She has a Master's from NYU and while in grad school was a pre-school teacher for special needs children. The girl is EXTREMELY smart and accomplished, and gained a lot of her confidence (and paid for college) via pageants. She grew up in a trailer park and worked at Sonic when we were in high school to pay for pageant gowns, and the gown she won the Miss New York USA pageant in was a second hand dress she got at a consignment shop--she did it all for herself, not because her parents made her. She worked hard.

    So I'm not totally against the world of pageants, because I do think they can open doors for young women BUT it depends on the particular pageant circuit. Those creepy glitz pageants with overly sexualized children doing trashy dance routines are sickening to me! I will admit though...sometimes I get really sucked into that show and can't stop watching...like a horrible train wreck.
  • TadaGanIarracht
    TadaGanIarracht Posts: 2,615 Member
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    The pageants on Toddlers and Tiaras--no. Those are horrific.

    BUT some pageants I'm totally cool with. For example, my friend Amber competed in pageants from about age 9 or 10 until last year when she was crowned Miss New York USA 2011 and ranked in the top 10 in the Miss USA pageant. She never did any of those creepy dance routines, or weird glitz pageants, hers were actually scholarship programs and based on poise, and interviews, etc. She has a Master's from NYU and while in grad school was a pre-school teacher for special needs children. The girl is EXTREMELY smart and accomplished, and gained a lot of her confidence (and paid for college) via pageants. She grew up in a trailer park and worked at Sonic when we were in high school to pay for pageant gowns, and the gown she won the Miss New York USA pageant in was a second hand dress she got at a consignment shop--she did it all for herself, not because her parents made her. She worked hard.

    So I'm not totally against the world of pageants, because I do think they can open doors for young women BUT it depends on the particular pageant circuit. Those creepy glitz pageants with overly sexualized children doing trashy dance routines are sickening to me! I will admit though...sometimes I get really sucked into that show and can't stop watching...like a horrible train wreck.

    This. The end.
  • macpatti
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    CPS should be called on each and every one of the families with girls on that show. My heart breaks for those little girls. I am totally against any beauty pageant for little girls. For those who don't win, it's like saying, "It's because you weren't pretty enough, talented enough, or had the best personality". Pathetic.
  • lg3703
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    People just take it too far... there are local community pageants that clearly state " not glitz" and all outfits have to be pre-approved and participants are informed judges will deduct for anything "fake". My 7 year old saw a parade and of course wants to be a princess too. All the girls get a trophy. There is NO swimsuit category... so those crazy moms need to just chill out and let the little girls have FUN!
  • macpatti
    macpatti Posts: 4,280 Member
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    Why are non-glitz and non-glam pageants any different, really? The objective is to win on your looks.
  • lg3703
    lg3703 Posts: 190
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    There's always going to be pageants, cheerleaders, dance competitions... personally- that stuff never interested me. But if a kids wants to try something new (safe) and is being taught a healthy attitude by responsible parents, I don't mind. Any team sport, school plays... tons of social activies unfortunately will always result in winners and... disappointment. Its up to us to support and guide our children in their endeavours. That's my opinion only.
  • MissTattoo
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    I don't like the glitzed out pageants. There is no reason you should be putting fake hair, nails, teeth, tan, etc on a child. The other pageants don't bother me but for some reason seeing a 5 year old in heavier make up than me and more weave than a hair shop bothers me.
  • macpatti
    macpatti Posts: 4,280 Member
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    There's always going to be pageants, cheerleaders, dance competitions... personally- that stuff never interested me. But if a kids wants to try something new (safe) and is being taught a healthy attitude by responsible parents, I don't mind. Any team sport, school plays... tons of social activies unfortunately will always result in winners and... disappointment. Its up to us to support and guide our children in their endeavours. That's my opinion only.

    Athletic competitions, academic comepetitions, try-outs for sports or plays are sooooo different than a beauty pageant. IMHO
  • AnitaVolpato
    AnitaVolpato Posts: 204 Member
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    I never met many stripper's that were former pageant girls.....LOL
  • macpatti
    macpatti Posts: 4,280 Member
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    I never met many stripper's that were former pageant girls.....LOL
    :huh:
  • AnitaVolpato
    AnitaVolpato Posts: 204 Member
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    I never met many stripper's that were former pageant girls.....LOL
    :huh:

    I was replying to an comment made earlier about "mini strippers" I forgot to quote it.... :happy:

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