Quote Originally Posted by dorei67 View Post

I find those child beauty pageants disturbing precisely because of the pervs who attend and the intentional sexualization of the kids. The kids don't seem to even notice they are being exploited - not that their ignorance excuses the poor judgment of their parents.
I find those deeply disturbing to, but think of the kids. What little girl doesn't want to be a princess on a stage? If only for a day? No, they don't get they're being exploited, so why tell them? You don't need to watch. Just don't.