treestarfae Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Would you do this? http://www.parentdish.com/2011/01/11/toddlers-and-tiaras-mom-talks-dressing-her-child-3-in-makeup/?icid=maing%7Cmain5%7Cdl5%7Csec1_lnk3%7C36216 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LidiyaDawn Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 I've seen this show a couple of times - would I have allowed my daughter to participate in what I saw? Nope. Would I have allowed her to participate in more of a 'normal' pageant/talent show if she'd expressed interest? Possibly. It would depend on what was expected. In our old hometown there were 'Miss Teen' and 'Little Miss' pageant/talent shows during a specific summer festival and they were NOTHING like what I've seen on that show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perry Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 (edited) :scared: That poor child. Edited January 13, 2011 by Perry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearWallowSchool Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 I would say no to a "normal" beauty contest. Toddlers and Tiaras is a BIG, HUGE NO! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakia Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 H*ll no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakia Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 That picture is vomit worthy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Some costume! :eek: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenL Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 If I had a daughter, ABSOLUTLEY NOT!!! NO WAY, NO HOW! The picture of her in her "Madonna outfit" made my stomach turn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithManor Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Nope! As for the picture, it sets quite a low in parental idiocy. Faith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kewb Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 I actually watched 10 minutes of this show last night. It was like a train wreck. I couldn't turn away. There is no way my dd would be a pageant baby. I want her self worth to come from her not from what other people think of her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newlifemom Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 H*** NO! [sorry, but that stuff just makes me :banghead:] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 I almost posted about this show a couple of week ago. I was sick and channel surfing. I stopped at this show and just made out loud comments at one of the girls "talent" she was dressed provocatively and doing a very sexual dance. I also said something about how pedophiles would love this show. Well about this time my 13 yo sat down to watch TV with me. I was still talking to the TV about how trashy/disgusting. He watched about 10 min and I started to watch him, he was really becoming uncomfortable, (a young girls about 7 was doing a sleazy dance (think sliding all over the floor)(adult make up) strip club. anyway I was looking at the show like a parent but I realize that my son was well feeling "uncomfortable" he was getting "sexual thoughts" the way a young teen might I turned off the TV and talked to him about how he was feeling and how it was normal and I wasn't thinking about how this may affect them. He was struggling with what I was saying about pedophiles and stuff and here my baby was struggling with all his new teen feeling. I felt like I needed the BAD mom award that day Anyway it just made me think if a 13 yo could get "sexual thoughts" from watching this girls dance, just wondering why a parent would allow their young girls this kind of activity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snipsnsnailsx5 Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Oh my goodness, don't get me started! LOL I told my DH to please knock me back into reality if I ever get like that when/if we have a daughter. :) I've been trying to think how it could be seen as a positive tool, but every point I come up with - there is a major negative drawback. I think, unless the girl wins every time, it can cause major self-image issues. Can you imagine a young girl standing in front of these judges, being judged on how she presents her self and how she looks? Yes some of it is talent and how the girl behaves up there...but a lot of it is how she looks as well. Having my young daughter wear make-up? No thank you...that's like saying she's not pretty enough the way she is. And some of those moms are just...well to the big extreme and...well scary! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Wife Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 My oldest did a beauty pageant at the mall when she was 2 1/2. She won her age group and overall "best eyes". No makeup and just regular party dress. I was shocked at the cost of the registration fee for the next level of competition (it was hundreds of dollars). So that was the end of her pageant career. If she wants to do Jr. Miss in high school, I would encourage her to participate. That program places less of an emphasis on physical appearance and more of an emphasis on academics & being well-rounded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenstet Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 There was a clip of this show during something I was watching on E!. Anyway, they had a mom bring her daughter to get her eyebrows waxed. It was the most horrible thing to watch. She was SCREAMING! Apparently the 5 year old had a uni-brow. That was a bit over the top for me. I have never even had my own brows waxed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dakarimom5 Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 I will never do that to my dd. I would like to point out several things I noticed having watched the show... a)Most of the moms are overweight with very thin dd's. I get the feeling that they are living through their dd's. b.)Most of the girls regardless of age have a speech issue. IMO, I would spend my money on speech therapy rather than a $800+ dress. c.) Some of the single moms have moved back in with their parents to be able to do pageants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5forMe Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 I know someone in real life who's daughter, age 6, competes in these pageants. It amazes me the amount of money spent. This woman paid $900 for false teeth for her daughter to wear during competition because you know at 6, they have that inconvenience of losing those pesky baby teeth. SHEESH! I couldn't believe it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abigail4476 Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 I HATE that show. I watch it when I'm in the mood to be angry, which isn't often. :glare: One of the worst (IMO) was the one who forced the earring through her daughter's ear because she hadn't worn earrings in awhile, and either it just hurt or the hole was closed up--and her daughter started crying. Then she told her to stop crying or she would ruin her makeup. I wanted to cry, too. I can't believe some of those mothers haven't been arrested for child abuse. :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Absolutely not. It is horrible. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stormy weather Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 "PD: What attracted you to this world? TG: I think because I had two boys before I had Mia and I was looking for girly stuff to do with her. When she was a baby and could not dance, a friend of mine told me about pageants and that is how we got started. The bolded part-:confused: What???? :confused: I could say sooo many things, but I think I'll refrain other than to say no my dear girl would not and will not be participating in any pageants. Ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angela in ohio Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 "PD: What attracted you to this world?TG: I think because I had two boys before I had Mia and I was looking for girly stuff to do with her. When she was a baby and could not dance, a friend of mine told me about pageants and that is how we got started. The bolded part-:confused: What???? :confused: I could say sooo many things, but I think I'll refrain other than to say no my dear girl would not and will not be participating in any pageants. Ever. I'm assuming that she meant that her daughter wasn't old enough for dance lessons - often the usual home of moms like this ;) - so she did pageants instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angela in ohio Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 After attending a few dance recitals, walking the local mall, and catching an episode of this (love when we get a hotel with cable and dh takes the kiddos swimming :D) show, I am no longer suprised at what people will dress their daughters like or let them do on a stage or in public. No, it would never occur to me to have my dd do this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tangerine Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Sheesh. I JUST saw another link to that show about a mother waxing her 5 year old's eyebrows. Gross. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbie Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Nope, and I had drop dead toddlers and all kinds of attitude to fuel the camera flames. Truthfully , it aint a toddler thing its a delusional mamma thing. It should be Delusional mommies and tiaras. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stormy weather Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 I'm assuming that she meant that her daughter wasn't old enough for dance lessons - often the usual home of moms like this ;) - so she did pageants instead. Ohhhh:tongue_smilie: I was being too literal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmmetler Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 I have a DD with sensory issues. It's only the fact that she loves ballet that makes her willing to allow me to put her hair up in a bun each week! Having said this, though, I was a music major in the Southern US-and I knew a LOT of pageant queens and princesses. If you were a vocal music major, played an attractive instrument (flute, piano, violin), a dance major, or a theater major, doing those "Queen of the Poultry Festival" or "Miss Apple Blossom" pageants could easily add up to several thousand dollars in college scholarship money just by putting on your high school prom gown, doing your hair, and hitting the Maybelline heavily. I also went to college with a former Miss Texas USA, who had finished her reign, and had a classmate take a year off to be Miss New Mexico. I can't say it made ME want to do a pageant (I hate makeup), but it didn't seem to hurt them any. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cin Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 I know someone in real life who's daughter, age 6, competes in these pageants. It amazes me the amount of money spent. This woman paid $900 for false teeth for her daughter to wear during competition because you know at 6, they have that inconvenience of losing those pesky baby teeth. SHEESH! I couldn't believe it. :svengo: :eek::svengo: I love our toothless grins! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Absolutely not! Ever! I'm having a hard enough time trying to decide whether to enroll my daughter in the local dance studio. I really do need to just go down there and check it out, but all I see of them is in local parades and they have classes of 4 & 5 year old girls dressed up in make-up and skimpy clothes shaking their booty down the street to hip-hop music. It just disgusts me to see that, but DD is dying to take ballet. I wonder if they even teach ballet. Anyhow, I guess I'll have to do some investigatin'! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crissy Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Sheesh. I JUST saw another link to that show about a mother waxing her 5 year old's eyebrows. Gross. That was on last night's episode. It was terrible. My husband walked in the room and said, "What IS this?! Why are you watching this?" I told him I was stocking up on reasons that I'm not such a bad mother afterall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angela in ohio Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Absolutely not! Ever! I'm having a hard enough time trying to decide whether to enroll my daughter in the local dance studio. I really do need to just go down there and check it out, but all I see of them is in local parades and they have classes of 4 & 5 year old girls dressed up in make-up and skimpy clothes shaking their booty down the street to hip-hop music. It just disgusts me to see that, but DD is dying to take ballet. I wonder if they even teach ballet. Anyhow, I guess I'll have to do some investigatin'! Find her a martial arts studio instead. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakia Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 I told him I was stocking up on reasons that I'm not such a bad mother afterall. That made me snort, Crissy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pretty in Pink Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 No way in h*ll. If I had daughters I would not allow them to partipate in pageants at all. The link posted is completely ridiculous. I am disgusted (not at the OP, at the story). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crissy Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 That made me snort, Crissy. :D He was horrified. So was I, but that's not always enough to make me turn the channel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mejane Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Absolutely not! Ever! I'm having a hard enough time trying to decide whether to enroll my daughter in the local dance studio. I really do need to just go down there and check it out, but all I see of them is in local parades and they have classes of 4 & 5 year old girls dressed up in make-up and skimpy clothes shaking their booty down the street to hip-hop music. It just disgusts me to see that, but DD is dying to take ballet. I wonder if they even teach ballet. Anyhow, I guess I'll have to do some investigatin'! Anyone can open a dance studio. Ime, what you're describing is a studio run by someone simply looking to make a buck. See if you can find a relatively serious school in your area. You'll see the difference immediately. My daughter always danced at a school attached to a company or college, or one dedicated solely to ballet. They did NOT parade little girls around like wh*res. :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakia Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 :DHe was horrified. So was I, but that's not always enough to make me turn the channel. I like to watch Super Nanny at times because it assures that my children are not the worst behaved creatures on the planet. We all need a pat on the back sometimes. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy22alyns Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Abso-flippin-lutely NO!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginevra Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 That show is really high on my list of horrible-things-ordinary-parents-do. The (slightly) funny thing about it is that the show producers do frame it such that they are making fun of those foolish parents, but I guess the parents don't even see that. TLC knows moms like us watch that show and go, "ARE YOU PEOPLE FREAKIN' NUTS?!!!" Do the pageant moms not realize it? :confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithManor Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Mejane, you are right about the dance studio thing. In our area, we only have dance studios and in every single one, shaking booty and dressing like a Friday night Street Walker is what is taught. Not one single thing about classical dance, no ballroom, no ballet, not even reasonable jazz dancing. The three dance schools within driving distance of here are not even owned or operated by anyone with a significant background in dance. Each of them is owed by a former high school cheerleader with a two year degree in business. So, the background and lack of formal dance training of the owners is reflected in the school or studio. But, the School of Dance which is a part of the Institute for the Arts which is about an hour 20 minutes from here.....good stuff! Ever single recital they put on is a delight to see. Appropriate outfits, appropriate music, appropriate choreography and the children grow and progress through the classes some more than others, but all are benefitting and learning. Huge, huge difference and it's not an embarassment to watch. I can take my sons and not feel like I need to cover their eyes. My niece was briefly in a dance class at one of these local studios. For her 8 year old recital, the teacher was going to have them all dance in black fishnet hose, black bikinis, and to one of the tunes from the musical, "Chicago"! My sister in law was going to allow that, but my brother objected in a manner that could just about be heard across the block. She did not participate in the recital. So, sorry to hijack the thread. I just felt Mejane was very astute in her advice. Faith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mejane Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 So, sorry to hijack the thread. I just felt Mejane was very astute in her advice. Thanks, Faith. I do try. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dakarimom5 Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Last year I looked at all the dance schools in my area and finally settled on one in the basement of a church. This was the best thing I ever did for my dd. The school is great, the costumes are modest and her ballet teacher homeschools using Ambleside!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joy at Home Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 As a mom of all girls, there are many things I hope to instill in them growing up. An unnatural emphasis on purely physical beauty is not one of them. Yuck. Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StaceyinLA Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 NO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JessReplanted Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 No.. No. No.! :eek: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 That was fascinating. I mean, the interview plus the image. The interview is so rational and normal sounding and the image is so frightening and freaky (at least from my point of view). That cone bra on that kid! EEEK! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lostinabook Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Let me just add another h*ll no. What disturbs me the most is the swimsuit competition. I mean why??? A SWIMSUIT competition? Seriously??? For 5 year olds??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Rat Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Not ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlebug42 Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 H*ll no. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mimm Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 I think what makes this so vile is that these girls are being exploited by their mothers. What kind of person signs their baby up to be judged on basis of their looks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkle Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Never (where's the puking icon?) I think if teen or college girls want to do pageants, that's fine. At least it's their own decision, hopefully. I can't stand this over-sexualizing of little girls. It's gross. You know that 99% don't even want to do it, it's their parents making them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susankenny Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Another h*ll to the NO. Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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