Reply #5: Who supports the world of child beauty pageants? What parents [View All]

[Radio_Lady]

would let their child get involved in this stuff? Wow! I thought the goings-on at confirmation dog shows was pretty weird, but with kids? No way. That just freaks me out!

I should also tell you I feel the same about children in competition in many areas, such as ice skating, gymnastics, soccer, etc. And don't get me started about "stage mothers" (and fathers) -- I saw plenty of them during my time at local TV stations as well as NBC. OK, maybe if I had a musical prodigy that showed exceptional talent, I would feel differently.

Luckily, none of our kids was that talented in any one thing. Frankly, I wouldn't have had the time to shepherd a child's career in anything. I was too busy living my own life and trying to earn money to feed, clothe and shelter the five of them.