[ldenise]

this is my own personal opinion and i know not a lot of people will agree with it. but here goes....
my thoughts on beauty pageants (for adult or child) is they are way over done. It puts pressure of the teens, children and adult females to look perfect and if you don't look perfect than you don't measure up to be accepted in society. those "beautys" are not perfect either and that is why they have little tips and tricks to make them look perfect. the pageants are not for the real world, they are for the fantasy world. lets put vaseline on the teeth to make them appear shiny or put make up on the legs to cover the veins or fill in this crease to make the skin look smooth. I know lots of beautiful women and they have flaws just like I do. the flaws are different in every one, but we all have them. I know one woman who is not the prettiest person I know but she is more beautiful and pleasing to look at then any of those pageant contestants. it is because of her smile, confidence, humor and personality that makes her better than that "beautiful" girl next to her.
too much is put into commercials to sell the product and it has taken a toll on all females self esteem. There was a time when I would not go out of the house or answer the door because I didn't have my make up on. Not any more.