Beauty pageants began in 1921 and have been followed by 'Little Miss America' from the 1960s, that was originally for thirteen- to seventeen-year-olds. By 1964 an era division was created after an elevated response from participants, and also the modern child beauty pageant was created in the late 1960s.

Nowadays most pageants have differing guidelines, criteria, events and rules. Contestants could be asked to share in a huge number of events, such as ability, writing ability, modeling, interview, evening wear, sportswear and swimwear - competing for a wide range of prizes. They could possibly be critiqued on characteristics such as poise, capacity, individuality or confidence to be able to gain scholarships or grants or win prizes like tiaras, trophies and even cash.

Contestants may opt to input a "natural beauty" style pageant or even a "high glitz" pageant depending on what is right for them.

Most parents who enter their children to beauty pageants do so because they believe it might boost self-esteem and confidence or teach them additional skills like public speaking. A number of the children enjoy pageants since they enjoy the attention, the chance to do on stage and of course the 'dressing up'.

If you believe beauty pageants might be a positive factor for the child then you want to choose which kind will be appropriate. Organic pageants are getting more popular and encourage a more natural solution to the total expression of the contestants. They avoid the use of spray tans, false teeth, full makeup and manicure and rather have a more 'age-appropriate' outlook. They may be a excellent place to start for people that are thinking about entering beauty pageants.

Natural pageants can give your child a feel for performing and enable you to choose if it has been a positive experience for you, or one that you want to pursue. Another benefit of unprocessed pageants is that they're often less costly to take part in than the 'high glitz' variety.