[paulat]

It is at the very least psychologically unhealthy. Little girls should dress like little girls and be treated like little girls. Those pageants are far more than just playing dress up. The mothers take them quite seriously.

I agree...little 6-year-old girls....

[durasell]

Speaking as an innocent victim of numerous ballet recitals, school plays etc. that feature the children of friends, I can say that some of the classes, ballet, tap, acting etc. may eventually enrich the kid. Ya know, give the kid an appreciation for the hard work and talent it takes to master an art form, etc.

However, the kid beauty shows are just out and out weird.