 | ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age. |
 | PAUSE: Know your child; some content may not be right for some kids. |
 | OFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age. |
 | NOT FOR KIDS: Not appropriate for kids any age. |
Little Miss Perfect
- WE
- Genre: Reality TV
Common Sense Media says
Show on controversial contests has generally tame content.
Parents say
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Kids say
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this reality series is all about child beauty pageants -- a controversial topic at best. The down side is that beauty is emphasized as a virtue. But at the same time, hard work and being beautiful on the inside count, too. Your view of pageants will determine whether what you see upsets or entertains you, but either way, you don't have to worry about language, violence, drinking, or other iffy content of that type.
What's the story?
Each episode of LITTLE MISS PERFECT focuses on two families whose young daughters are vying for the titular pageant crown. The cameras capture all of the people involved, from the girls to their parents to the judges. Parents lose it over lost hairspray, and the girls get sassy, but overall, the idea is to present pageants as a family activity in which winning is nice, but not the only reason to compete.
Is it any good?
The show's storytelling is simple and direct, without narration. And the creators don't seem to be making any value judgements -- they're there to document, not exploit.
Bottom line? The show is a basic, reasonably well-done look at this unique (and sometimes controversial) world. f you're already interested in child pageants, you'll probably find it much more enjoyable than you would otherwise -- just beware of the cheesy song that the pageant director sings at the end of each contest, right before the crowning.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about why child beauty pageants are considered controversial. What makes them different than pageants for older contestants?
How do you think participating in (or just watching) these competitions impacts kids?
Parents, ask your kids whether they think documentaries showing these kinds of pageants are a good way to explore the topic.
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Disturbing on so many levels
Ok so I am 25 years old, don't have any kids of my own but I could say straight out my kid would not be part of this. These girls are 4 to 10 years old.. do you know what chemical tan spraying, hair sprays and especially make up does to ppl's skin? Why would you want to start damaging your child's flawless natural beauty with all that crap making them look much older than they really are? All that doesn't make them look pretty, it is just disturbing. Parents have a huge influence on their kids and when they cheer for their daughters looking like sluts, performing adult moves and dances on the stage makes me concerned. All I can say is that if those girls will keep doing what they are doing.. nothing good will come out of it and by the time they are 20 they won't look as good as they should.
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great opportunity for mother daughter talks
I wouldn't say there are role models on this show, but I certainly wouldn't say it's a bad show. I like that there are so many different 'types' of families/girls/parents included. I watched many episodes and I certainly dislike the ones where parents and/or the girls have poor attitudes, but I have also seen many with girls who love the 'dress up' and 'stage performance' involved and the parents who are there supporting NOT pushing their daughter...I DO believe this is a great opportunity for mothers and daughters to talk about attitudes, sportsmanship, body image, etc.
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this is sick
if this is what parents have to do now adays i'm glad mines grown and not into this child abuse sicko world and the michael jackson child molesting advisors are just top notch what is wrong with you blind a-- materialistic moron so called parents you should have been snipped at puberty so your personal disease wouldn't infect another human being you need to be prosecuted for your abuse think of your child you money grubby sickos
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Some positive, some negative content
Shows the truth a lot of pageant mothers don't want to admit - to some moms, the pageant is way more important to them than the child.
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Exploitive and not fit for anyone to view.
It exploits children - going to be JonBenet Ramsey all over if it keeps up.
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Sad commentary on the world of pageants
This show is a sad commentary on parents (not always the choice of the little girls) who are willing to do almost anything to have their child win. The saddest part is to see the tears on the little girls' painted faces because they somehow didn't appear pretty or poised (or fake) enough to win. Sorry, but I don't see even any entertainment value in this show - only emotional abuse of fragile little children.
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Kid, 12 years old
April 2, 2010
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Its an O.K. show.
Nothing personal about it but the only things that bothers me are the kids' make-up, dresses, hair styles and the way Micheal sings that creepy song. Its an O.K. show but it has bratty kids about the pageants in like every episode.
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Hilarious but sad scene
I am a psychologist. I watch this show purely to analyse the situation. The idea that a mother would dress her child up in things that you rarely even see adult women wear(ie. like a mini prostitute) is appalling. It's basically peadophile heaven, not to mention what it teaches their children to value. Some of these people do not even have a cent to their name, yet they are spending thousands on dresses and flippers. hello......how about hoping for a better future for your children, save for a college fund. I have also noticed that most of these parents are often insecure, personality disorders, living through their children. Hilarious to watch though
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| TV rating: | NR |
| Network: | WE |
| Cast: | Michael Galanes |
| Genre: | Reality TV |
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