Why Do Children Should Not Be Participate In Pageants
Kathleen Sablan
David Tsugawa
English 100
31 October 2014
Children should not be Participate in Pageants A big controversy around the world on whether or not child pageants are good or harmful psychologically and developmentally to children that participate in pageants. We witness young children, mainly young girls, dressing provocatively while they pose and dance inappropriately on TLC’s hit television series Toddlers and Tiara’s. We watch young girls that wear too much make-up, fake eyelashes, fake teeth and hair extensions to compete for a crown. Children are judged based on beauty, how well they perform, and how confident they are on stage. Which judges call, "the complete package"(Cartwright). These sort of activities over emphasize the physical appearance of young children and may lead to psychological …show more content…
Too much expectations to be skinny, beautiful, and flawless are the main reasons why some women develop eating disorders and body image dissatisfaction (Cartwright). Even women who leave the pageant world have developed self-identity issues and some psychological issues from being involved with pageants in the first place. Dressing young girls as if they are much older and over-sexualizing them in pageants can lead to long-term negative psychological effects (Carwright).
Pro-pageants may argue that participating in pageants can be a great experience and lead to a successful career. Pageants teach children confidence and good social skills at an early age which could benefit them in the future. The key is to provide balance in their lives with school as well as other activities. The feeling of unconditional love and support from a parent could also help children succeed in this industry. Parents who push their child too much and expect too much from them could affect them
David Tsugawa
English 100
31 October 2014
Children should not be Participate in Pageants A big controversy around the world on whether or not child pageants are good or harmful psychologically and developmentally to children that participate in pageants. We witness young children, mainly young girls, dressing provocatively while they pose and dance inappropriately on TLC’s hit television series Toddlers and Tiara’s. We watch young girls that wear too much make-up, fake eyelashes, fake teeth and hair extensions to compete for a crown. Children are judged based on beauty, how well they perform, and how confident they are on stage. Which judges call, "the complete package"(Cartwright). These sort of activities over emphasize the physical appearance of young children and may lead to psychological …show more content…
Too much expectations to be skinny, beautiful, and flawless are the main reasons why some women develop eating disorders and body image dissatisfaction (Cartwright). Even women who leave the pageant world have developed self-identity issues and some psychological issues from being involved with pageants in the first place. Dressing young girls as if they are much older and over-sexualizing them in pageants can lead to long-term negative psychological effects (Carwright).
Pro-pageants may argue that participating in pageants can be a great experience and lead to a successful career. Pageants teach children confidence and good social skills at an early age which could benefit them in the future. The key is to provide balance in their lives with school as well as other activities. The feeling of unconditional love and support from a parent could also help children succeed in this industry. Parents who push their child too much and expect too much from them could affect them