They are being taught that make up is a "cover up," or used to make themselves look and feel flawless. This gives a message to girls that they have to be pretty for other people, rather than to express themselves with the personality they have. Competing overlooks are sending the wrong message to children, which tells them that they need to have the looks in order to succeed. As they compete in beauty pageants, they are judged by their appearance. Some of the judgments the children receive could be negative, and this is where the behavioral issues and emotional issues come along. Whoever does not win, the young girls would compare themselves to the girl who did win, which would lead to poor self- image and low self- esteem. This affects a child 's development because they would believe that looks are all that matters in a person of beauty and perfection, instead of their
They are being taught that make up is a "cover up," or used to make themselves look and feel flawless. This gives a message to girls that they have to be pretty for other people, rather than to express themselves with the personality they have. Competing overlooks are sending the wrong message to children, which tells them that they need to have the looks in order to succeed. As they compete in beauty pageants, they are judged by their appearance. Some of the judgments the children receive could be negative, and this is where the behavioral issues and emotional issues come along. Whoever does not win, the young girls would compare themselves to the girl who did win, which would lead to poor self- image and low self- esteem. This affects a child 's development because they would believe that looks are all that matters in a person of beauty and perfection, instead of their