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Toddlers and Tiaras. When is enough enough?

I think most of us can agree of watching or hearing about the show, “Toddlers and Tiaras”. I know I can, and I find it pretty interesting! I realize it’s pretty bad what the moms do to their kids. There a certain line and the moms tend to cross it regularly. Like a line is if they don’t want to do it, don’t force them! Also, please never make your daughter wear padded breasts just to try to win money and prizes. It kind of makes them seem like a prostitute, in my opinion.

Padded bras, flippers (fake teeth), spray tans, hair extensions, padded butt, and high heels. Really? This is getting a little too crazy. Moms need to learn when enough is enough, and when to back off. One girl, Carley, was forced to get highlights to try to win. Her mom was forcing blonde highlights since, “blondes have more fun!” When it was finally pageant time Carley ripped her fake eyelashes off while performing. She later told the cameras that she wanted to take a long break from pageants. Some people are saying that they are confusing there daughters with what is “pretty” and what isn’t. The kids are going to start thinking that they need all these things to be pretty. They parents are teaching the kids that their values are determined on how pretty they are or how well they can walk on the runway. "Toddlers are not old enough to make an informed decision as to whether they should compete. Nor are they able to separate the competition from reality, which can make participation even more damaging to their self-esteem." Says Dr. Mike Bishop who is a childhood behavior health psychologist.

So, all in all, beauty pageants that go this far is harmful to these kids! The moms need to step back and quit living through their kids. Also, beauty pageants can be good for the kids, if the moms don’t go this far, and they don’t have to wear all these things. Then it can be good for them. There is a line for over the top and just fine. The moms need to learn not to cross it.

Do you agree that the moms are going to far? Or do you think that the pageants are okay?

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