My sister entered pageants when she was younger...preteens. It was her decision...and our mom never forced it on her. Now she is extremely materialistic and has a history of drug abuse (drug use to keep the figure slim is quite common in modeling and pageantry). She also has a portfolio for bondage and S&M pics...she was an erotic model.

It's sad that she could've turned out much better. I think the modeling and world inside the pageants is horrific and if anyone ever wants their kid to be in one...SHAME ON YOU!

This is the result of that environment. Not good in my opinion.