tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8774807226689612975.post726979075695585334..comments2023-10-08T22:15:45.041+11:00Comments on Life & Other Crises: Now THIS Is A Kiddie Beauty PageantKerri Sackvillehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08404421856986720832noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8774807226689612975.post-66250996699296176962011-07-30T09:48:23.603+10:002011-07-30T09:48:23.603+10:00I wonder if all the mothers replying down here are...I wonder if all the mothers replying down here are as critical of the gymnastics competitions with less clothing than most beauty pageants, prevent their daughters from participating in dance competitions which require more grossly sexual movements than the highly stylised pageant moves without the added bonus of the child developing confidence through individual participation?<br /><br />I am sick of going to shopping centres and seeing young girls (as young as 3 and 4) primped, made-up, sequinned and feathered, and then see them get out and do some moves that are better seen performed by pornstars at Sexpo. And that's just the ballet. The jazz, fitness and dance, and various other kinds are even worse. <br /><br />Yet somehow this is acceptable?Spunky Fuzzgutsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8774807226689612975.post-52279769726064691682011-07-04T16:05:24.392+10:002011-07-04T16:05:24.392+10:00LOL-ing. Touche. (I couldn't do one of those...LOL-ing. Touche. (I couldn't do one of those french-thingies on top of my "e" sorry!) Karolynnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8774807226689612975.post-36380618216412311032011-07-04T15:19:26.529+10:002011-07-04T15:19:26.529+10:00So...you don't want your children to make you ...So...you don't want your children to make you look bad by looking unkempt, but you're apparently okay with looking like you have a poor command of the English language.<br /><br />You may wish to reevaluate your priorities.Agirlwithhigherstandardsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8774807226689612975.post-35276610203086526202011-06-24T14:55:29.186+10:002011-06-24T14:55:29.186+10:00My kids would win for fastest strip tease - I don&...My kids would win for fastest strip tease - I don't know any other kids who can de-robe as quickly as my two nudists!Melgardenerhttp://melgardener.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8774807226689612975.post-38075744921584257582011-06-23T23:03:52.720+10:002011-06-23T23:03:52.720+10:00 Thanks Kerri, for such a funny read.
If yelling ... Thanks Kerri, for such a funny read.<br /> If yelling at Mum and stamping the foot is a talent, my 4yo (of the mismatched clothes and unkempt hair) would be a winner!!<br />Great work, and keep on plumping for kids being kidsMargnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8774807226689612975.post-422166834408423722011-06-23T13:53:34.408+10:002011-06-23T13:53:34.408+10:00My type of child's pageant!!! Love it.My type of child's pageant!!! Love it.karsalnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8774807226689612975.post-89870156552158284262011-06-23T13:01:09.764+10:002011-06-23T13:01:09.764+10:00Oh I LOVE that idea....Oh I LOVE that idea....Kerri Sackvillehttp://www.lifeandothercrises.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8774807226689612975.post-67095178289435061582011-06-23T13:00:42.334+10:002011-06-23T13:00:42.334+10:00Ah yes! The 'wee next to, but not IN, potty...Ah yes! The 'wee next to, but not IN, potty' section!Kerri Sackvillehttp://www.lifeandothercrises.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8774807226689612975.post-11914225220806136032011-06-23T12:34:34.758+10:002011-06-23T12:34:34.758+10:00My 2 year old would win for sure as long as there ...My 2 year old would win for sure as long as there is a time out corner to send him to where he can head butt the floor in protest followed by his prefect imitation of mums cranky stare directed at his potty that is only a metre away while weeing in his pants.Ellylee4lyfnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8774807226689612975.post-57736130223853553232011-06-23T10:02:37.021+10:002011-06-23T10:02:37.021+10:00Love your work, children being children and everyo...Love your work, children being children and everyone's a born winner!Lui Foliakihttp://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=635241007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8774807226689612975.post-69929767200189197052011-06-22T07:00:33.988+10:002011-06-22T07:00:33.988+10:00Fantastic, I love it!!Fantastic, I love it!!Karolynnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8774807226689612975.post-56543316998856542942011-06-22T05:27:29.737+10:002011-06-22T05:27:29.737+10:00Hi, and let me tell you that I had fun reading you...Hi, and let me tell you that I had fun reading your post. I agree with all the rules you are suggesting. I'm sure kiddies are going to have fun and look like what they are THAT IS REAL KIDS and no female bonzais <br />^_***yolhttp://yol-nothingspecial.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8774807226689612975.post-64281090235012293092011-06-21T16:21:52.437+10:002011-06-21T16:21:52.437+10:00Absolutely fantastic idea ~ all for it :)Absolutely fantastic idea ~ all for it :)Countryneedlenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8774807226689612975.post-38057575189572557792011-06-21T15:49:52.737+10:002011-06-21T15:49:52.737+10:00*What (not shat!) haha sneaky little iPhone autoco...*What (not shat!) haha sneaky little iPhone autocorrectboomerang janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06858916902023917487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8774807226689612975.post-81100526404633934222011-06-21T15:48:18.616+10:002011-06-21T15:48:18.616+10:00*People* are judging my unkempt hobo op shop child...*People* are judging my unkempt hobo op shop child? Or just you? But thanks, I'll be calling my children that from now on! It's got a certain ring to it....Vikkinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8774807226689612975.post-85555526805988079662011-06-21T15:47:33.364+10:002011-06-21T15:47:33.364+10:00Kerri, shat a fab post. Laughed until I pee'd ...Kerri, shat a fab post. Laughed until I pee'd (seems to happen now I'm a mum!) Love your humour girl. And Twichy - too funny! Lighten up 'Amotherwithstandards', share the gift of laughter & humour with your children. That's waaay more important than whether other people think you can do laundry.boomerang janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06858916902023917487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8774807226689612975.post-77522760853591060592011-06-21T14:30:23.580+10:002011-06-21T14:30:23.580+10:00Actually I don't think children are supposed t...Actually I don't think children are supposed to look like 'cute little dolls'. I think they're supposed to look like 'children'. But thank you for your comment.Kerri Sackvillehttp://www.lifeandothercrises.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8774807226689612975.post-20762360831075144592011-06-21T14:29:39.283+10:002011-06-21T14:29:39.283+10:00Laughing. A LOT. xLaughing. A LOT. xKerri Sackvillehttp://www.lifeandothercrises.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8774807226689612975.post-51430490255025583442011-06-21T13:21:54.995+10:002011-06-21T13:21:54.995+10:00Laughed and laughed. This sounds to me like the re...Laughed and laughed. This sounds to me like the real world of kids.Desleighnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8774807226689612975.post-43819890239224895992011-06-21T12:01:57.428+10:002011-06-21T12:01:57.428+10:00I think people will judge my children as to whethe...I think people will judge my children as to whether or not they grow up to be good, passionate, compassionate people with ethics and integrity. That is far more important to me than if they choose3 to wear their fairy dresses with their gumboots on to the supermarket6 after having painted their faces with Texta! <br /><br />I think teaching little girls (and boys) that girls are to be judged on how sexually available they look before they even reach puberty is to do both our sons and our daughters a huge disservice and to set our daughters up for a lifetime of being judged on their looks!Liveyourlovenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8774807226689612975.post-16758268246550937762011-06-21T11:19:39.118+10:002011-06-21T11:19:39.118+10:00I think you might be missing an irony gene.
PS It...I think you might be missing an irony gene. <br />PS It has nothing to do with irons.Twitchynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8774807226689612975.post-87377479173217879002011-06-21T11:08:40.683+10:002011-06-21T11:08:40.683+10:00I think there is a BIG difference between a child ...I think there is a BIG difference between a child looking presentable and looking like the pageant children look. The way these children are presented, if an adult dressed up the same way she would surely be called a 'slut' or something of equal nastiness. Even the Miss Universe pageant contestants wear more clothing than some of these children! I see no problem in children looking nice and wearing dresses, but at the same time I feel they should have the opportunity to act like a child and not have to worry about their appearance 24/7. I'm sure by the time they reach the teenage years, their appearance will consume their lives so why not let them have a few years beforehand where they can leave the house without worrying about whether their hair is looking 'perfect'? As for the 'glad this is your child not mine' comment, apart from it being completely uncalled for, at least these children won't grow up feeling like they need pretty clothes and make-up to be beautiful. I'd rather a child that makes mud pies any day.Alexnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8774807226689612975.post-84184894546603192082011-06-21T10:41:31.117+10:002011-06-21T10:41:31.117+10:00I would not allow my child to walk out the front d...I would not allow my child to walk out the front door looking like some unkept hobo op shop child with mis matched clothes and shoes. People judge you how u dress and raise your child, so when people look at my child I am proud. I am no embarrassed she looks like a cute little doll she is meant to look like. As for leaving food on the child so the children can resemble a dirty animal and be judged on that, glad its your child and not mine. Amotherwithstandardsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8774807226689612975.post-22151926444271640612011-06-21T10:18:57.096+10:002011-06-21T10:18:57.096+10:00Bloody brilliant. Well said.Bloody brilliant. Well said.Geoffreynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8774807226689612975.post-10424248857581983692011-06-21T08:25:46.412+10:002011-06-21T08:25:46.412+10:00This is funny and at the same time serves to reall...This is funny and at the same time serves to really hit home what it is that makes childhood so special - let's help preserve our kids' innocence!Liveyourlovenoreply@blogger.com