It is a natural pageant with street clothes.
2006-10-06 15:58:36 · 18 answers · asked by purplelove 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
First of all remember her age and not to expect much. You never know what they might do when they get in front of a bunch of strangers. So don't set your hopes too high and make it a fun thing for her. Is this something she is excited about? If it is then great. Encourage her, praise her, and make her feel good and make it a good experience. So many times we will force children into doing things for our sake or not wanting them to embarass us. Well I think most people know that children of this age are unpredicatable. I am sure they take that into consideration. If she melts down then just pick her up and let her know all is ok and go and do something else. I hope it all works out. :)
2006-10-06 16:07:44 · answer #1 · answered by hehmommy 4 · 4⤊ 4⤋
My son is 2 and a half. I don't think you tell them anything. She probably wouldn't understand and if she did, she is going to assess the atmosphere and make a judgment about the things going around her. I think it could be very likely that it would be a scary place for a 2 year old and lots of things around that she hasn't seen before. I guess I would just make it a very positive day, don't stress about ANYTHING, no matter what, even if something in the day goes bad. I would also make it a point to explain to her what everything was that she saw and what everyone was doing. If others go on stage first, I would make it a point to her to tell her how much fun they were having.
But still...... I don't think it is a good idea. Pedophiles scare me. To death! There are a LOT out there. If your state has a sex offender list on-line, you would be surprised how many convicted ones are out there and makes you wonder how many more are out there don't get caught. Also, was told something like 1 out of every 4 girls are molested. I would want to keep the odds down for my child as much as I could! Still, your child. Good luck!
2006-10-06 23:09:57 · answer #2 · answered by Therapist 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Don't tell her that she has to do it...Just make it seem natural and fun. Just don't seem anxious or nervous yourself. Play and laugh with her the whole time you are getting ready. Have her practice in front of family. Just remember if she does, freeze up, to not react negatively or you will never get her to do it again. The more you practice and keep entering pageants the more natural and relaxed she will become. Also try to remember that she is only 2 and she is going to act 2 (which is pretty much unpredictable). It could be a lot of fun...GOOD LUCK!
2006-10-06 23:13:09 · answer #3 · answered by Adriana27 2 · 1⤊ 3⤋
I don't want to cast judgement on you because I know your heart is in the right place. If you must send her off to be scrutinzed based soley on her looks, and if it's truely about wearing street clothes. Just send her up there like your taking her to the mall. Personally, I'd probably opt to take her to a swimming or gymnastics lesson. There she'd be able to interact (in a childish way) with her peers ... and get some exercise in the meantime. Pageantry is not, in my opinion, very cool.. There are too many wierdo's that those things attract. Pedophiles, if ya catch my drift.
2006-10-06 23:08:55 · answer #4 · answered by CaptainCrunch 5 · 6⤊ 0⤋
i wouldn't put my child in those kind of Pageants... in the end it always leads to worse things... but if you were to do it just tell her to have fun.... but because shes so small... i don't even think she would realize whats going on.. and shes doing the pageant for you... because she really don't understand really what it is... but really just remember when to stop.... because parents get into the groove, and think my child will be rich! and beautiful! so she has to do it! and she will be taken care of when shes older... maybe its true... but remember if she said no more.. don't let there be anymore..
Elizabeth
p.s. hopefully this helps
2006-10-06 23:18:53 · answer #5 · answered by Tylers Girl. 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
At this age she relies on you to be her emotional compass. The key is YOU. If you are relaxed, confident and not stressed about it then she will be too. If she does freak out, calmly take her hand and go get her an ice cream telling her she doesn't have to do it again.
2006-10-06 23:34:37 · answer #6 · answered by Daisy 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Your kid is 2. It's really your dream.
Why don't YOU enter a damn pageant, then, and let your kid go play with other kids.
Using your kids to get glory for yourself is wrong. Maybe your kids will resent you one day for that the way I resent my mother now for using me to bring her glory now.
2006-10-06 23:08:09 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 1⤋
Why would any parent who claims to love their child put their child through this stuff?
2006-10-08 00:50:25 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not sure I agree with putting your daughter in this but I guess just tell her to have fun and make friends..if she understands!
2006-10-06 23:04:53 · answer #9 · answered by Jesabel 6 · 5⤊ 1⤋
Why do you want to subject your child to all of that....why not just let her be..a...kid.
Do you need that much confirmation that your child is a winner?
She has a whole lifetime to be judged and scrutinized....just love her.
2006-10-06 23:04:24 · answer #10 · answered by bluejeanrose 3 · 5⤊ 1⤋