Are you opposed to "Toddlers in Tiara's"?

I most certainly am.

These events attract some of the most unsavory characters, in fact, it's like pandering to pedophiles.

It promotes a false set of values, basing the idea of attractiveness on physical appearance so that young girls not really pretty feel less valued than those who are.

I think mothers of these events are often living a youth vicariously through their daughters, also, the girls who don't win often feel they have failed to meet the unrealistic goals of their mothers.

I think mothers who do enter their daughters are irresponsible, I would like to see these beauty competitions banned. (until at least until age 18)...even then I think these events are outdated and ridiculous.

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PoetryNEmotion · F Best Comment

I watched a few of these shows. I saw beautiful, natural little girls being forced to learn routines and to compete. Toddlers as young as two and even babies were prepared. Children cried, had temper tantrums, and other behavioural problems. Some mothers forced their small children to drink sugary drinks to keep them energized and to eat all manner of sweet candy too. I found many of the mothers had problems: they fought with other mothers; they spent thousands of dollars on clothes for the contestants-mostly forced their children into pageants. After the competition, the losers were so upset and felt they were failures while the winners seemed spoiled or didn't care they had won. I find the sexualization of these children is heinous, and these pageants should be banned.

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PoetryNEmotion · F

@Coyotedave611 Funny thing is that the children don't make much money either. They get large trophies or ribbons and flowers. They should be banned. Nice talking with you.

Coyotedave611 · M

Same here hon. And do feel free to message me anytime.

PoetryNEmotion · F

@Coyotedave611 Drop by when you wish. Thank you.

Peekaboo20 · 26-30, F

Beautiful little girls are best portrayed as naturally as possible. No makeup , tiaras, or pageants.

Coyotedave611 · M

@Peekaboo20 Absolutely.

SweetDreamsRubi · 31-35, F

[c=#800055]I agree with you, it encourages the little girls to worry only about their appearance. [/c]

PeanutsauntieP1982 · 41-45, F

I always think of JonBennet Ramsey...

Coyotedave611 · M

@PeanutsauntieP1982 I know, while I imagine the mother was innocent of foul play, she was horribly wrong putting poor Jon Bennet on display.

Fernie · F

@Coyotedave611 No child should be put on display like that...interesting though that boys aren't subjected to that sort of thing

PoetryNEmotion · F

@Coyotedave611 I have followed the Ramsey case for some time. I have my own ideas about what happened. Sexualizing JonBennet certainly played a part in her death.

Fernie · F

'pandering to pedophiles" That says it all imo

Coyotedave611 · M

@Fernie Yes Fernie, that's my main point.

Fernie · F

@Coyotedave611 and a damn good one it is !!

indyjoe · 56-60, M

I couldn't agree more...I hate that show and all others like it.

SStarfish ·

No i think it's cute for them to wear tiaras.. Should their moms spend fortunes on dressing them
and putting makeup on them and dressing them in adult looking outfits. Obviously no

But im more opposed to abortion and violent shows and video games than in stupid dress up contests by wannabe bimbo moms pinping out their kidds for whatever 😨 Ugh

Am i a fan? No.. Is it important for me to take a stance and oppose it.. I think not 😨

Ugh

MethDozer · M

I find it perverse and disgusting. Not only does it teach the worst values to little girls it's sexualizing children to be judged by adults for their entertainment. It's inexcusable.

Coyotedave611 · M

@MethDozer Very well said. Thanks so much for posting this.

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