February 2nd, 2008
The World Of Pageants: Shortcut To Stardom Or Highway To Heartbreak?
Rhinestone tiaras … fabulous fashions … television commercials … generous scholarships … cash awards … instant fame and lasting recognition. Girls and young women envision all these things when they enter the glittery world of pageants and modeling. No wonder millions of parents, nationwide, get requests from their daughters about participating in pageant programs. No wonder many students look to pageant participation as a funding source for college.
But what should all parents, and every potential contestant, know before taking the big step? What are the realties, the behind-the-runway scenes, and even the dangers of entering pageants? What does it really involve? What does it cost?