Are you okay? Is this false? What if the children liked it? These are the many questions asked about children's competitions these days. In my opinion, it would be completely acceptable for a child to participate in a beauty pageant as long as they are having fun, which unfortunately is no longer the case for most children. It's wrong for a child to be forced into such a competitive field if they don't want to be in that position, it's wrong if they're forced to do things that make them uncomfortable, it's wrong for them to feel physical pain, it's wrong for them to present themselves as adults when they're children. Every child has the right to experience a childhood in the most joyful, carefree and peaceful way possible. They don't need to worry about the opinions, the looks, the outfits, the hairstyles, the looks they deserve, they deserve to have the little time to run free, get dirty, do messy things and s have fun. Don't worry about things adults do. Children's pageants once gave young girls the chance to be princesses, to be naturally beautiful and show off what they can do for their age, dancing, singing and even things like gymnastics. . NOW? Beauty pageants are no longer the fun dress-up event they were once known for. Children are forced into these competitions for financial reasons, with parents desperate for money, so much so that they would rather take away a childhood and replace it with the money they want, rather than the desires of their own child. Not all children participating in these pageants want to be dressed as a princess, but are forced or bribed to do so. In the program "Toddlers and Tiaras" taking place in the United States, children are seen throwing tantrums, being terrified, crying and yelling at their own mothers and fathers...... middle of paper . .....ok that sometimes you will lose, it can be great for children to learn such a difficult thing, but when a child loses it and accepts it, it can also push them to win next time. Some parents also see that their child is gaining something, therefore, making their child happy. The overall result of my research shows that there are actually more people who look down on children's competitions, especially parents who force their own child to participate in such a shameful and competitive competition in which they can affect their own child in the near future, mentally and physically. It makes me sick to think that some parents don't even think about the long term damage this can cause to a child. If they knew all the information, would they still do it? Maybe some people in this world only focus on money, the things you can buy and get, rather than the people we are supposed to care for and love..