Beauty pageants: why they are good for childrenBeauty pageants have a positive impact on children as it will boost their self-esteem. Ms Ng Siau Hwei, Senior Psychologist at the Departments of Pediatrics at the National University Hospital of Singapore, said: "Getting involved in dressing and makeup can be a new experience for children and showing off their talents in front of a crowd can reinforce their confidence. » (Yap 1). If children can express their talents in front of a group of dressed-up people and have their makeup done in competitions, this will boost the child's self-esteem because they are able to be themselves. Nowadays, you can't be yourself without being judged because that's not the "style", being able to express your talent without being called that, judged will boost your self-confidence because you will be applauded to be yourself in competitions, even if this is not a “good talent”. Parents tell SundayLife!, an Australian magazine, "being able to march and do a song, dance or martial arts routine in front of hundreds of people could boost one's self-confidence" (Yap 2). Children need to be able to express themselves in front of people because later in life they will have to do so. By speaking, singing, dancing, etc. in front of hundreds of people, their self-esteem will increase in the long run because they will know that they are good at speaking in front of hundreds or even thousands of people. Dr Clare Ong, a psychologist in private practice, says: “During adolescence, appearance becomes an important part of self-esteem. Pageants emphasizing beauty rather than character can create insecurities, especially if the child – at 13 or 14 – sees her peers attached and wonders why she isn't attracted to boys” (Yap 3 ). This is wrong middle of paper ......e of his question and answer portion of the competition, but it's actually a good thing because if one does horrible things in his question and answer part answer, then they shouldn't win, even if they are the most beautiful person. If you can't speak in front of hundreds of people, you shouldn't be able to win the competition, because Ms. Powell didn't win. Works cited “From crowns to the countryside”. Washington Post. June 5, 2013: C.2. Researcher on SIRS issues. Internet. April 14, 2014 O'Halloran, Marie. “Children’s beauty pageants ‘steal childhood’.” Irish Times. March 06, 2014: 8. Researcher on SIRS issues. Internet. April 14, 2014Panahi, Rita. “Be good girls, stupidity is never a good idea. » Herald Sun (Melbourne). June 24, 2013: 28. SIRS Issues Researcher. Internet. April 14, 2014. Yap, Eve. “Dare to strut.” Straits Times (Singapore). April 21, 2013: np SIRS IssuesResearcher. Internet. April 14. 2014