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DENIED AND REPOSTED - BEAUTY PAGEANTS - WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THEM? The censors at SFF denied this blog yesterday. They wrote: Unfortunately, your blog post was denied due to : * Photo of a minor is not allowed to use on our website All I did was post some pictures on the internet, of some girls in their pageant poses. It's interesting that these pageants are legal (except in France, read below) but yet these pictures aren't allowed here. Anyhow, here was my post: I will come right out and say, I DON'T like beauty pageants. Yes, winners make money they can use towards their education. That's a good thing. What isn't so good is, they are taught at an early age that looks are the most important thing. Even worse, I feel, is that they are made to look like adults. That sickens me. I found out that France banned them: "The French Senate voted to ban the pageants as a way to “protect girls from being sexualized too early.” under 16 aren't allowed to participate in such pageants and, if anyone is caught entering a , will face up to two years in prison along with a 30,000 euros fine. Many pageant organizers believe this ruling to be “severe” and are disappointed with the amendment." What do you think of beauty pageants? What about beauty pageants in general? I think that pageants where beauty is only one part of what the winner needs to possess in order to win, is fine. Intelligence should play a part in determining the winner. I have to admit that I am not thrilled with how Miss Universe allows people to win who can't speak the universal language, English. When interpreters are involved, they might be more or less articulate than the contestant. Elaine Shuel |
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I have always thought child beauty pageants were horrible, and I have a sister in law that was always pushing her daughter into them. Sometimes I think the mothers of these little girls have to be a tad bit twisted, or maybe it's because it was something they wanted to be, or it gives them something to brag about, who knows the reason. I personally feel that kids are growing up too fast these days, they need to be out in the sunshine, play games and not be influenced by a glamorous world which will let them down in the future. I think it would be harder on the children who don't win, and think what it would do to a young lady's self esteem.
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I have always thought child beauty pageants were horrible, and I have a sister in law that was always pushing her daughter into them. Sometimes I think the mothers of these little girls have to be a tad bit twisted, or maybe it's because it was something they wanted to be, or it gives them something to brag about, who knows the reason. I personally feel that kids are growing up too fast these days, they need to be out in the sunshine, play games and not be influenced by a glamorous world which will let them down in the future. I think it would be harder on the children who don't win, and think what it would do to a young lady's self esteem.  Elaine Shuel
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I agree with everything Nileyears said. Enjoy the rest of the Easter weekend Elaine
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4/5/2015 2:51 am |
Hi Elaine: Our whole society seems obsessed with female beauty. Right from the time a woman is born she's judged by her looks. I think all beauty contests are disgusting, parading females around a stage, but I wonder why we never see male beauty contests?. Years ago the 'super model' Claudia Schiffer made a five minute appearance at the Eaton's Centre, and thousands of people swarmed in there to get a look at her. The next day there was an article in the paper that stated that she is paid something like $50,000.00 an hour just to have her photos taken or appear somewhere. No wonder women enter beauty contests to have a shot at that salary.
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It is my personal belief that children are being rushed into adulthood much too soon nowadays. They should be allowed to grow up naturally and enjoy their childhood. It is the only one they will have to look back on in their senior years. Alfie...
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It's just a money making exercise and a pedophile smorgasboard. Hate them, stresses out a lot of kids as well, and for what? Judgment Day will be interesting - and all paths lead there.
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I dislike the whole concept of beauty pageants whether for children, women, or men. Friends and I were just remarking the other day that even little babies who used to be clothed in onesies until they started crawling, are now being dressed in little teen outfits. I have no problem with, in any context, a person speaking their own language. English in not the most spoken language in the world, although through the trade dominance of English countries in the past, its usage is more prevalent, and it is mandatory for crews flying international flights. It's amazing how well many speak multiple languages while first language English speakers make little effort to learn even the rudiments of other languages like French or Spanish.
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I agree with everything Nileyears said. Enjoy the rest of the Easter weekend Elaine Happy Easter!!!Elaine Shuel
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Hi Elaine: Our whole society seems obsessed with female beauty. Right from the time a woman is born she's judged by her looks. I think all beauty contests are disgusting, parading females around a stage, but I wonder why we never see male beauty contests?. Years ago the 'super model' Claudia Schiffer made a five minute appearance at the Eaton's Centre, and thousands of people swarmed in there to get a look at her. The next day there was an article in the paper that stated that she is paid something like $50,000.00 an hour just to have her photos taken or appear somewhere. No wonder women enter beauty contests to have a shot at that salary. Thanks for your comment, bijou. Elaine Shuel
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It is my personal belief that children are being rushed into adulthood much too soon nowadays. They should be allowed to grow up naturally and enjoy their childhood. It is the only one they will have to look back on in their senior years. Alfie...  Thanks for your comment. Elaine Shuel
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I know people who put their children in these things. They are extremely expense. On the other hand my brothers niece is Shawntel Smith-- she was Miss America, 1996. She was raised in the tiny community of Muldrow, Oklahoma-- doing the pageant thing. She now lives happily with her billionaire husband with opportunities she would have never have afforded. As for my children-- I don't need to validate them by what they look like. I have one daughter who radiates her beauty from within. The other daughter-- I am told constantly how beautiful she is. I try to keep her grounded and I want her to know beauty is not seen by the eyes. I would like to hear more about those people you know, that have put their children in child pageants. Thanks for your comment, Suellen. Elaine Shuel
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It's just a money making exercise and a pedophile smorgasboard. Hate them, stresses out a lot of kids as well, and for what? I'm not sure that making money is the reason their parents put them in these pageants. I'd be curious to know if that's the case.Elaine Shuel
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I dislike the whole concept of beauty pageants whether for children, women, or men. Friends and I were just remarking the other day that even little babies who used to be clothed in onesies until they started crawling, are now being dressed in little teen outfits. I have no problem with, in any context, a person speaking their own language. English in not the most spoken language in the world, although through the trade dominance of English countries in the past, its usage is more prevalent, and it is mandatory for crews flying international flights. It's amazing how well many speak multiple languages while first language English speakers make little effort to learn even the rudiments of other languages like French or Spanish. When someone doesn't speak perfect English but makes the effort to give an answer without an interpreter, I'm impressed. Even if her English isn't perfect, she'd get points just for the effort, in my opinion. Thanks for your comment, Rocket. Elaine Shuel
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You can continue anytime you like, Pat. You're totally right. The whole thing makes me sick frankly. Thanks for your great comment. Elaine Shuel
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I had pictures posted including JonBenet Ramsey. They made me remove the photos. Terrible tragedy what happened to her!!! I speak a bit of French only. I did well in French in school but that was it. That's why I left Quebec, where I was born and raised. Elaine Shuel
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I have to admit, I never thought about them in those terms. I just thought it's very wrong to parade one's children, after having them dress up like women. Thanks for your comment, RosesLady. Elaine Shuel
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