Theatrical beauty contests have become an integral part of American society in the early 20-ies.As for the children's ideas, they have their origin only in the 60s of the 20th century.
Beauty contests for children 6-12 years were a competition, consisting of demonstration sports wear, evening dresses, dance contest and looks talents.The jury tried to see in the young participants abilities, self, individuality, self-improvement and self-confidence.Adults judges called it "a complete set of" child beauty.
These children called beauty contests and cause a lot of controversy in the community, because there is no clear answer as a child physically and psychologically prepared for such a competition.
Today we offer you a series of works «Pageant Series / Barbie Baby» photographer Colby Katz.
Little information about the author.This photo artist born in Washington (DC) in 1975. After graduating from New York University, began to work with book publishers, magazines, art galleries and ad campaigns, worked for the leading photo agencies.Now Colby with her husband and three dogs living in Florida.
project «Pageant Series / Barbie Baby» was an event in the United States.Many psychologists believe that such beauty contests harmful to the child.Large, frilly dresses and elaborate hairstyles may seem cute and harmless, when your daughter is not 6 and 20 years old, and she chooses the way of using your appearance for the sake of career.
situation when persistent mother, spent thousands of dollars to adequately represent his girl in the competition is very tough and uncompromising behave in relation to your child and rival - a common phenomenon.That's why participation in the competition, which starts out as a fun game, very often the child miserable experience.Many 6-year-old participants recognized that when you look in the mirror are horrified because of the layer of gel cosmetics and do not recognize myself.
Although, like any contest, beauty contests can provide child discipline, bright entertainment, to establish close contact "mother-daughter", to teach self-control and self-confidence, from children contests there are negative factors affecting the development of the child.While other kids indulge and play in the yard, the girls-participants spend most of their time traveling to various competitions, "practicing" their parents' money.Due to the nature of competitions they are usually few friends that can later cause problems of social interaction that leads to loneliness and isolation in adulthood.
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Photo source: colbykatz.com
