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Child beauty pageant

Child beauty pageants are like shows where kids (mostly girls, but sometimes boys too) dress up pretty and perform routines in front of a crowd and judges. They wear fancy dresses, do their hair and makeup, and show off their talents like singing or dancing. They often get judged on their appearance, like how pretty or cute they look, and how well they perform.


Many parents make their kids participate in these beauty pageants to help them build confidence and self-esteem. But some people think they are not a good idea because they can put pressure on kids to look and act a certain way to please others, and the long hours of practice and competition can be stressful for them. It’s important to make sure that the kids themselves want to participate and that they are having fun.
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