One of the parents at my daughter's school came from America and he is aggressively trying to get the school staff to introduce a child beauty pageant at the primary school so that the children can compete. James is a good friend of mine so I spoke to him. I told him I think making children compete in terms of beauty is horrible. Those children who are not as beautiful will be hurt. James then accused me of being politically correct.
What can I say to this guy to make him realize that a child beauty pageant at school is not a good idea if it isn't?
2007-02-13 14:08:27 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Primary & Secondary Education
I am in America and I have never heard of it. Kids here compete in sports, spelling bees, perfect attendance, etc but not that. Does he have children there? Because it seems a rather odd behavior. That kind of stuff is for after school hours. It has nothing to do with education even tho some parents feel it is a good learning experience. If he wants his little darling to attend a school that encourages these activities I'm sure he will find one.
2007-02-13 14:22:41 · answer #1 · answered by littleredhen 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sorry, I'm going to be of no help. I think it's a good idea. The school pageants where we live are always a good fundraiser for the school. However, I can see your point as well.
If it is done well, the children's self-esteem will be enhanced. A way to do this? Give each contestant an award, or give all the children who don't win a smaller crown and trophy and announce them as a "princess." Also, level the playing field and make the attire a church dress or "school girl" wear, no make-up.
You can also give awards for "Best Smile", "Prettiest Eyes", "Prettiest Hair", etc. Be creative.
Good luck.
2007-02-15 06:00:01 · answer #2 · answered by turnerzgirl101 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If anything, child beauty pageants show what Hollywood has been doing for quite some years now, and that being only the good looking will make it any where in life.
2007-02-13 14:19:33 · answer #3 · answered by Jordan Bucher 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its probably because he was involved in them in the states - so he thinks he can win....tell him that if being politically correct will protect the kids self-esteem, then so be it and find another friend!!
2007-02-13 14:17:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋