Haters Gonna Hate

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Spoiler alert: My group and I did our video project on Toddlers and Tiaras. Before completing this project, I was not a huge fan of the show. I had seen it more than a few times, but never watched it regularly. If it was on and I was bored, it was definitely sufficient. I always thought it was kind of stupid, but entertaining enough. My views have definitely changed.

            I now DESPISE Toddlers and Tiaras. My main issue with the show (along with most Americans’ issue) is the values the parents are teaching to their children. First off, putting that large amount of makeup on a small child is already instilling an opinion that society reinforces as they get older: makeup is necessary for a girl to be pretty. Young girls already struggle greatly around the middle school age with learning makeup tips and tricks. Being introduced to that realm at such a young age will only increase the concern at an even younger age. The same theory applies to the added hair products, fake tans, fake teeth and any other unnatural enhancements. Notice the key word here? FAKE. The girls are not being taught how to act in a genuine manner. The crucial lesson that people should and will like you for you are is entirely missed.

            Not only do girls learn skewed values, they are also put in danger at times. Mothers and fathers place a high priority on how the child performs at a pageant as opposed to basic health. This can be seen with the large amounts of sugar that the parents feed their children in order to hype them up for the performance. Makes me sick.

            I now refuse to further support TLC in general, seeing as how they exploit the children and families in such a poor manner. I feel bad for the children who will hate what they read about their past selves when they are older.

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Spoiler alert: My group and I did our video project on Toddlers and Tiaras. Before completing this project, I was not a huge fan of the show. I had seen it more than a few times, but never watched it regularly. If it was on and I was bored, it was definitely sufficient. I always thought it was kind of stupid, but entertaining enough. My views have definitely changed.

            I now DESPISE Toddlers and Tiaras. My main issue with the show (along with most Americans’ issue) is the values the parents are teaching to their children. First off, putting that large amount of makeup on a small child is already instilling an opinion that society reinforces as they get older: makeup is necessary for a girl to be pretty. Young girls already struggle greatly around the middle school age with learning makeup tips and tricks. Being introduced to that realm at such a young age will only increase the concern at an even younger age. The same theory applies to the added hair products, fake tans, fake teeth and any other unnatural enhancements. Notice the key word here? FAKE. The girls are not being taught how to act in a genuine manner. The crucial lesson that people should and will like you for you are is entirely missed.

            Not only do girls learn skewed values, they are also put in danger at times. Mothers and fathers place a high priority on how the child performs at a pageant as opposed to basic health. This can be seen with the large amounts of sugar that the parents feed their children in order to hype them up for the performance. Makes me sick.

            I now refuse to further support TLC in general, seeing as how they exploit the children and families in such a poor manner. I feel bad for the children who will hate what they read about their past selves when they are older.