Im with you hun,
I think its more about the parents than the kids, ive watched these programs and been horrified as to what these kids are submitted to.
I see children learning spite, greed, selfishness and a kind of vanity that doesnt fit in the outside world unless you become a model.
Children being forced to perform when they are physically sick with nerves seconds before they are due to go on.
I also feel sorry for any other kids or partners that are basically left to get on with things during these times because the whole world seems to revolve around pageant time , grr it annoys the hell out of me.
Kids can play dress up and princess with their friends without going to such major extremes xxx