SHOULD CHILD BEAUTY PAGEANTS BE BANNED?

BEAUTY PAGEANTS - DEFINITION

A child beauty pageant is a beauty contest for children 18 years and younger. Competition includes:

-talent -swimwear -sportswear-casual wear

BEAUTY PAGEANTS FOR YOUNG GIRLS IS WRONG!

WHY?

1.Children become self-conscious about their body image from a

young age2.Send the wrong message to

children about what really matters

3.Makes children grow up too fast

CHILDREN BECOME SELF-CONSCIOUS ABOUT THEIR BODY IMAGE

“Sometimes I feel hungry… but it’s worth it” -8 year old pageant contestant

SEND THE WRONG MESSAGE TO CHILDREN ABOUT WHAT REALLY MATTERS

LET KIDS BE KIDS