Pros And Cons Of Beauty Pageants

Pros and Cons of Child Beauty Pageants

In one way or another, society has been setting the standards of what being beautiful is. Luckily today, people are more open-minded and are more aggressive in encouraging each person to love and accept their own definition of beauty. It is not wonder that various types of ‘beauty’ pageants are organized and are becoming more popular. One popular beauty contest that has been going on for several decades already is child pageants. These events allow young girls, and even sometimes boys, to compete for the title and crown.

Some say this type of contest is good for kids because they develop their personalities and gain confidence at a young age. However, critics argue that these pageants can negatively affect children psychologically, emotionally, and even physically. If you don’t know where you stand on the issue yet, get to

For example, they can become easy prey for sexual predators, especially because some events are covered by the media and the pictures or videos of the kids can easily be circulated online by anyone who is watching the competition. Aside from that, there are parents who tend to reflect their personal ambitions on their children. The dreams and goals that they weren’t able to achieve will be passed on to their kids, whom they will pressure and push to make sure they win and bring pride to their parents. Another problem is being exposed to bullying. It can’t be helped that other contestants might feel they are better than the other participants and will try to make the competition feel inferior or insecure. Children learn about harboring jealousy and hatred, as well as forming unfair biases or judgments on other people. Other times they can become the bully themselves, especially when they feel they are more attractive, talented, and special than their classmates or