Why Children should not be in Beauty Pagents

What is normal? Some children think normal is wearing three layers of makeup sitting under a dryer for 2 hours until their hair is done and posing on stage hoping to be the next "fill-in-the-blank." This is just an average day in the life of "child stars" in beauty pageants that began in the 1960's. They consist of modeling sportswear, evening attire, dance and talent. They are judged based on individuality in looks, capability, poise, perfection and confidence. Mothers everyway encourage their kids to play "dress up." However, some drive it over the top by entering their toddler in a page…