Beauty contests were first launched over 50 years ago. The attitude towards them is very ambiguous. Some parents and organizers say that this type of competition develops a child, teaches him perseverance and self-confidence. Psychologists and educators are sounding the alarm that such events could adversely affect the unstable psyche of the child. Are they needed - children's beauty contests?
In some countries, children's beauty contests are illegal. In Europe, cosmetics for children are also prohibited and its use is subject to penalties.
Why do not need children's beauty contests?
Against these events are the public, psychologists and educators. What are their arguments?
Psychologists say: when bringing children to such shows, parents think first of themselves about themselves, about unrealized plans and amuse themselves with pride. In pursuit of satisfying their own ambitions, adults forget that they cripple not only the body, but also the fragile children's psyche. Such an early incorporation into show business will almost certainly end in a crippled fate.
It would be nice for parents to look at the situation without the “pink” glasses: 1 out of a thousand children is able to withstand non-childish pressure, not break and succeed in the modeling business. What will happen to your child and is it worth risking the future of your child for the sake of a ghostly incomprehensible dream?
Any competition is always a competition. Not all children are ready for this. They experience excitement, stress, are afraid not to live up to the expectations of their parents. It seems to the child that the love of his parents will depend on his victory or defeat in the competition. The result of competition may be increased demonstrativeness or, conversely, shyness, withdrawal and fear in self-manifestation or resentment. Assessment of others can greatly affect the child’s self-esteem, making it unstable.
The minus is also that at beauty contests there are certain stereotypes, standards. But every child is an individual, not like anyone else. Every little girl needs to say that she is beautiful, but not to trade her beauty at the same time.
Moms and dads themselves do everything to eradicate all childhood in childhood as soon as possible and immerse the child in adulthood, and then panic over the early maturation of their child.
Children lack an innate desire for comparison; parents instill this trait in them.
Psychologists are also convinced that for the development of personality fixation on one’s own beauty is extremely undesirable. The emphasis on appearance at such a young age will negatively affect the psyche and character of young participants. The conviction is formed that appearance is overvalued.
Because of such events, girls grow up early and are like vulgar women. Excessive sexuality of children can lead to very disastrous consequences. In 1996, a 6-year-old model girl, the winner of many American beauty contests, was brutally killed by a sex maniac. A criminal fan of youthful beauty has not yet been found.
Participation in such contests can forever change the children's life priorities - the “curved mirror effect” is triggered. Little girls get used to the image of a sexy adult woman - explicit outfits, high heels, false nails and eyelashes, and sometimes even breasts and buttocks. Some mothers think that the brighter the makeup of her daughter at the competition, the more beautiful she is and the more likely she is to win.
Not so long ago, the world community was excited by the news that the mother of an eight-year-old girl gave her Botox injections and waxing for the sake of beauty contests. As a result, the woman was deprived of parental rights. But who got better from this? In any case, the child remained unhappy.
