Its all in the name. Little Miss Perfect, as judged by strangers based on a little girls fake hair, nails, makeup, tan and sometimes even fake teeth. As a "glitz" pagent, girls that do not have the false accessories will not win or be crowned Little Miss Perfect. What mesage does this send, that in order to be perfect you have to be fake. These children are all perfect exactly as they are and their parents would do well to remind them of that instead of instilling a false ideal.
Little Miss Perfect
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Common Sense says
Show on controversial contests has generally tame content.
Themes in this show include: family relationships, growing up
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 9 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of Little Miss Perfect was written by Anne Louise Bannon
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.
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- 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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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.
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I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
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- Negative role models
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Kids ages: 6
I rate this title off for age 6 and give it- My concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Excessive consumerism
- Negative role models
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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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Kids ages: 11
I rate this title on for age 6 and give it
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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I rate this title off for age 2 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Excessive consumerism
- Negative role models
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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I rate this title iffy for age 5 and give it
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- Inappropriate sexual content
Tweens
I think these kids should not be pressured to be in pageants at this young age other than that its great.
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Ratings at a Glance
| 50% | of parents don't feel there are good role models |
| 50% | of parents don't think the messages are positive |
| 33% | of parents say they notice product placement |
| 33% | of parents say it has language their kids can't use |
| 33% | of parents say the sexual behavior isn't age appropriate |
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