I agree, at some point that there should be some regulations, but where will they stop. These pageant girls are being used at "RAG DOLLS", at least that is how I see it. However; some of these girls like the glamour and the lights.
I ask this question, because I attended a dance competition this weekend and some of the costumes were a little out there for some of the ages. A group of the girls from maybe the ages of 11-15 were wearing a little skirt with a veil attached and a boustierre. They girls were wearing spanx under, obviously, due to the fact that the routine involved a chair and floor routine. There was still tons of midriff and cheeks out.
Some parents see at as being fine due to it being a costume. As a dancer and instuctor for girls ages 5-17, I found it a bit much.
It is the parents choice and they have the right to pull their child out. But, when is it time to step in and say hey you have taken it too far. Is it the flashy costumes, the tanning spray, long days and the base of teaching our children looks are everything.