<![CDATA[Beauty pageant]]>I have a friend who is "addicted" to beauty pageants.

She takes part in "Ibu of the Year", "Mrs Singapore" and many more.

In order to better prepare herself for the pageants, she attended many etiquette courses.

She also enrolled her son for Little Manhunt.

Just too bad, she doesnโ€™t have a daughter, otherwise she will enroll her in Little Miss Cinderella ๐Ÿ™‚

Do your DS and DD take part in pageants too?

I have heard that by taking part in pageants, it help to build up the childโ€™s self esteem and confidence.

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kiasimom:

Wow, Mr Singapore to teach swimming :evil:
haha, actually quite good looking chap. They have been with him for some time before he won this. Most importantly, he's good and patient with the gals.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/88634https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/88634Tue, 15 Dec 2009 09:28:39 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Beauty pageant on Tue, 15 Dec 2009 09:16:27 GMT]]>

Andaiz:
For skunk, what you see is what you get, eh bro?


kiasimom, for DD1 and DD2, we sent them for baby shows...when DD3 came along, we were away and then just lost steam.

No modelling jobs for them although they are pretty photogenic kids. Not the kind of lifestyle they should lead...although we found out that their swim coach won the Mr Singapore thingy recently. ๐Ÿ˜
Wow, Mr Singapore to teach swimming :evil:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/88629https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/88629Tue, 15 Dec 2009 09:16:27 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Beauty pageant on Tue, 15 Dec 2009 09:15:05 GMT]]>haha I myself actually joined one of the yearโ€™s Mrs something pegeant but pulled out last minute cos I was too chicken to go on stage. I realised my girls were like me too, too chicken to appear on tv or on stage too.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/88628https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/88628Tue, 15 Dec 2009 09:15:05 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Beauty pageant on Tue, 15 Dec 2009 09:12:25 GMT]]>For skunk, what you see is what you get, eh bro?


kiasimom, for DD1 and DD2, we sent them for baby shows...when DD3 came along, we were away and then just lost steam.

No modelling jobs for them although they are pretty photogenic kids. Not the kind of lifestyle they should lead...although we found out that their swim coach won the Mr Singapore thingy recently. ๐Ÿ˜

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/88625https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/88625Tue, 15 Dec 2009 09:12:25 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Beauty pageant on Tue, 15 Dec 2009 09:08:13 GMT]]>skunk,

You are a very practical person.
You believe beauty is only skin deep and you embrace nature.

Come what may.

Correct me if I am wrong ๐Ÿ˜‰

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/88619https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/88619Tue, 15 Dec 2009 09:08:13 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Beauty pageant on Tue, 15 Dec 2009 09:06:31 GMT]]>

kiasimom:

i am afraid that their focus will be shifted.
At this moment, i just want them to concentrate on their studies ๐Ÿ˜‰
U r a good mom.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/88615https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/88615Tue, 15 Dec 2009 09:06:31 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Beauty pageant on Tue, 15 Dec 2009 09:04:32 GMT]]>Hi EN,


I am not.

Although I have to admit DS and DD are very good-looking, I did not enrol them for grooming courses and beauty pageants.

i am afraid that their focus will be shifted.
At this moment, i just want them to concentrate on their studies ๐Ÿ˜‰

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/88612https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/88612Tue, 15 Dec 2009 09:04:32 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Beauty pageant on Tue, 15 Dec 2009 08:19:46 GMT]]>

kiasimom:

I have heard that by taking part in pageants, it help to build up the child's self esteem and confidence.
Not all pageant contestants, but i would say, a large majority are simply vain, narcisstic and frivolous people.

Real and lasting self-esteem and confidence wells up from the inside, not a product of the outside.

Those who are truly confident people, are people who are comfortable in their own skin, who live life not caring about how others judge them.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/88587https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/88587Tue, 15 Dec 2009 08:19:46 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Beauty pageant on Tue, 15 Dec 2009 05:02:00 GMT]]>[quote] always think that its tougher for parents when they have more than one child, cuz they have to be conscious and not compare or show favouritism etc... (I have only one child). So when something like the above situation happens to a young child, I believe it can get challenging for a parent to 'make things better' for the 'upset' child just to ensure that he will not be affected adversely. [/quote]
Hi autumnbronze, kiasimom

I take it as a lesson learnt for me. Good as a birthday present as ds birthday falls on the same month too. I'm sure he will ask other things as present.

autobronze, let me know the outcome ya.

kiasimon, you not into such things?

My relatives sent a picture of her then toddler daughter for a new parental show in tv. Hers was not selected. But a few years later, the tv producer called her up asking for new photo. Since she doesn't have a single photo of her child but sent group photos of her children. 2 were selected by the producer and the company wanting to do the advert. In the ad, the daughter was in the background, but the son is the one that is the main character.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/88507https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/88507Tue, 15 Dec 2009 05:02:00 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Beauty pageant on Mon, 14 Dec 2009 16:12:53 GMT]]>

EN:
[quote]EN wrote:

The result was unexpected. Ds was called for the semi-finals while dd was not selected. Poor girl. She was quite upset.



Hi EN,

Oh dear! How did you manage to console her???
I really feel bad for her. I sort of promise to let her get herself made up and take studio photos (like a modelling port folio). Have not done it yet. I think it is quite costly & I dont want her to be influence in the wrong direction. Hmmm...maybe gives it as her next birthday present.[/quote]Hi EN,

I always think that its tougher for parents when they have more than one child, cuz they have to be conscious and not compare or show favouritism etc... (I have only one child). So when something like the above situation happens to a young child, I believe it can get challenging for a parent to 'make things better' for the 'upset' child just to ensure that he will not be affected adversely.

Anyway, I'm sure your DD will love the shots - imagine her v own portfolio!!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/88315https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/88315Mon, 14 Dec 2009 16:12:53 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Beauty pageant on Mon, 14 Dec 2009 16:05:02 GMT]]>Those studio shots are really pretty!


A good idea for a present ๐Ÿ˜‰

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/88312https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/88312Mon, 14 Dec 2009 16:05:02 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Beauty pageant on Mon, 14 Dec 2009 15:54:30 GMT]]>[quote]EN wrote:

The result was unexpected. Ds was called for the semi-finals while dd was not selected. Poor girl. She was quite upset.



Hi EN,

Oh dear! How did you manage to console her???[/quote]I really feel bad for her. I sort of promise to let her get herself made up and take studio photos (like a modelling port folio). Have not done it yet. I think it is quite costly & I dont want her to be influence in the wrong direction. Hmmm...maybe gives it as her next birthday present.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/88301https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/88301Mon, 14 Dec 2009 15:54:30 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Beauty pageant on Mon, 14 Dec 2009 15:48:31 GMT]]>

EN:
The result was unexpected. Ds was called for the semi-finals while dd was not selected. Poor girl. She was quite upset.
Hi EN,

Oh dear! How did you manage to console her???

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/88295https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/88295Mon, 14 Dec 2009 15:48:31 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Beauty pageant on Mon, 14 Dec 2009 15:45:41 GMT]]>Oh yes autumnbronze,


Please do keep us updated about the progress ๐Ÿ™‚

I am also eagerly waiting to hear from experienced parents ๐Ÿ™‚

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/88294https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/88294Mon, 14 Dec 2009 15:45:41 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Beauty pageant on Mon, 14 Dec 2009 15:42:58 GMT]]>My ex-colleague has a dd born a week apart from mine. When her daughter join the Young Parents baby contest, she encouraged me to let dd join too. I did it for fun. You know young parents, nothing to do. So we went to have her photo taken in Plaza Singapura where the contest was held. A few weeks later, she smacked me with the magazine. I didnโ€™t realize that dd was selected to be the top 10 finalist. Yes, her photo was published in the Young Parent Magazine. She won one year supplies of toiletries courtesy of Johnson & Johnson.


Recently, I was shopping for kids clothing in Fox Kids. For a specified minimum amount of purchase, I am entitled to allow my kid to join in for Fox Kids Modeling competition. Seeing my dd was excited, I let her join in. But then, since I bought equal amount of clothing for ds too, I get ds to join his sister. The result was unexpected. Ds was called for the semi-finals while dd was not selected. Poor girl. She was quite upset.

Iโ€™m not addicted to beauty pageants. I did it for fun. Just those two experiences for my kids. Myself? Errrโ€ฆforget it. I just started to put on make up after I hit 30. I feel strange to put on a skirt or dress. Feels a bit bare without long pants or jeans.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/88293https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/88293Mon, 14 Dec 2009 15:42:58 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Beauty pageant on Mon, 14 Dec 2009 14:58:44 GMT]]>

kiasimom:
I have heard that by taking part in pageants, it help to build up the child's self esteem and confidence.

Hi kiasimom,

Thats what I heard too. My DH has been persuading me to get DS on the cover of magazines like Young Parents etc....

Still thinking about it though ....

Lets see, if it happens, will update you ๐Ÿ˜‰ ๐Ÿ˜‰

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