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Toddlers and Tiaras Is a Disgusting Way to Raise a Child

Reader Reviews: Toddlers and Tiaras on TLC

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From Maggie

Toddlers and Tiaras on TLC

Which episode did you last watch? 

Dec. 29th/10 episode

How do you feel about toddlers competing in pageants? 

I'm against it

How do you feel about reality programs involving kids? 

I'm against it

My Review 

What a disgusting way to raise a child! Absolutely CHILD ABUSE in so many ways I could write an essay! These children will pay dearly for their sick parents' behaviour!

What are they teaching their little girls??? Only one thing: that outer beauty and love/approval of others is to be the ultimate goal, above anything else. The extremes of money, time, energy and attention (not to mention abuse, such as eyebrow-plucking/ waxing, hours upon hours of rehearsal to be seen as 'perfect' and the message of being less-than-perfect and therefore a 'loser') are absolutely OUTRAGEOUS and the attitudes of the parents are clearly the foundation of the problem!

Congratulations to all the fashion designers, show producers, hotels and t.v. moguls who have successfully made thousands upon thousands in milking the weaknesses of these parents who need to raise their own esteem levels through 'working' their children. (Yes, even a DOG loves the attention of training, no matter how long and hard!)

These parents should have their heads examined (seriously) as they try to prove how much they 'love' their children by spending tons of money on them and setting them up for such warped minds for life! This is not love but rather abuse of a child's only time at being innocent and free.

Now I've said my 'piece' and I hope others, especially those involved in this craziness will look into the reasons why they would ever do this to their child. These children are prime candidates for eating disorders, drug abuse and searching for love in ALL THE WRONG PLACES.

Would you recommend this to a friend? 

No

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