Argumentative Essay On Toddlers And Tiaras - 740 Words

Have you ever seen a toddler beauty pageant? These events began in the 1960’s and have been corrupting toddlers ever since. If you have ever seen TLC’s show Toddlers Tiaras you know exactly what I am talking about. To become â€Å"beauty pageant material† these children have to go through intense makeovers and training including spray tans, flippers (fake teeth), teased hair, a face full of makeup, etc, all while they are screaming their heads off. When the toddlers are finally made up they look more like a high school student going to prom more than a four year old. It is hard to believe that these parents are too naive to see that these pageants are damaging their children both physically and mentally. After watching Toddlers Tiaras†¦show more content†¦Most of the time these kids have an attitude because of the things they are told and the way they are told to act.Instead of playing with dolls and watching disney movies the toddlers are trying on gl itzed up dresses, getting spray tans, and practicing their smiles. This teaches them that outward appearance is the most important thing and even sexualizes young girls which can lead to mental health problems like eating disorders and self consciousness as they grow older. A contestant from Toddlers Tiaras even said â€Å"Facial beauty is the most important thing in life.†(how do I add the citation). Pageantry and young girls are a bad mix because it will shape their attitude and values for the rest of their lives.o It is easy to say that pageants are something that girls want to do pageants because they get to wear pretty dresses and get all dolled up. But these toddlers are screaming and crying and telling their parents that they want to sleep, do not want to do the pageant, and do not want to be made up, so why make them do it? People can also say that children having a hobby is good wanting to be competitive is a good but the level of competition in pageants are not he althy for the kids. They are told not to be friends with the other contestants, that they have to win, etc. Children should not be forced to do something that they obviously do