Beauty pageants are a competition that judges women of all ages based on their physical beauty, and sometimes their talent and personality. By wearing costumes, cute shoes and putting makeup on your face, a beauty pageant seems like a lot of fun for young girls. They do not develop any kind of personality or education; exactly what is taught through these competitions. But more importantly, they learn to feel comfortable becoming a whole new girl; the one who hides her sense of reality with false eyelashes and a pound of makeup. Beauty pageants are a way to exploit young women and kill the mocker within these children. Children should be able to decide for themselves whether they really want to participate in competitions. Chances are no little girl will decide to enter on her own. If a parent really wants their daughter to participate, they should at least listen to her if she doesn't want to continue. A childhood is something precious and should not be taken away from a