How do I explain to my 5yr old daughter that she just isn't cute enough for the pageant circuit?

Little Samantha was really beat with an ugly stick, sorry to say. That guy you hooked up with should be put to sleep, with those genes he has.

Honestly, I think a lot of the judges enjoy the 28 year old tramp look. Have her dress up like this, and do a dirty dance for her "talent show".

Honestly, God Bless you for even considering what this reptilian daughter of yours has to go through. But at least, if nothing else, it'll be worth a few good laughs to tell our friends at one of my French Movie Candlelight suppers.

Are you serious? That was the meanest thing I've ever read. How can you say that about your daughter? Talk about warping her self image! I think children's pageants, in general, teach girls at a young age to be superficial. They are a disturbing and sad way to rob children of their youth and innocence. These kiddie pageants are immoral.

I think your little girl may want to do this pageant as a way to get attention and approval from you. What you said about your daughter is emotional abuse. You may think just because you don't say it aloud that you daughter doesn't know you think she's ugly but let me tell you, she knows. Body language, snide remarks, lack of support or lack of kind words are a few of many things that your little girl will pick up on.

If you can afford it, why not let her try it. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. She's 5.....telling her she's not pretty enough to enter a pageant is not the way to go. Just let her try it, you might be surprised, she might not like it herself. Pageants are a lot of work. Also, ever heard of the ugly duckling, or the rule, Ugly people make beautiful children. Just wondering what you look like, as you seem to blame your daughters looks on her dad.

The point to kids isn't to be pretty and win....at least that's not what you should be encouraging. If you have the time and money are are willing to do it, encourage her to see the fun in making new friends, showing off her talents, practicing extra hard. Win or lose she'll have a great time and meet new friends. If not....have your own 'pagent' with her friends...you can play dress up, have music, snacks, and then present each of them with a little crown at the end because they're all winners if they did their best!

Well if you actually want her to learn some type of lesson, you should let her do it, but tell her what you think beforehand. Worst case scenario: she'll be temporarily crushed and you will look like the world's worst mom for being right, but she'll learn a valuable lesson about how the world sucks unless you're good-looking. Best case scenario: she doesn't win, but the people in the audience actually have souls and don't laugh her off the stage, she feels a sense of accomplishment from living her dream, and you'll look like the world's worst mom for being wrong.

In short, you suck for controlling your daughter and for thinking that she and your husband are ugly.

i say go for it! if she really wants to be in a pageant, let her in it! And i highly doubt they would laugh her off the stage.. because beauty pageants are normally mature contests created by ADULTS! let your daughter achieve her dreams, because before you know it, she'll be 16 yrs. old and looking for more freedom than ever! but I was highly offended when you said in quote " my precious little darling got most of her looks from her father. That nose? Don't even get me started..". She is your daughter! no matter what she SHOULD be beautiful in your eyes! your lucky you even have a daughter, since most people are unable to concieve these days! No matter what your opinion is though on her beauty stats, you shouldn't get in the way of HER dreams! let the next generation thrive!!

Yeah, you're right, don't warp her, beat her down so that she never feels good about herself! Have you seen some of the kids that are in pageants? Looks honestly have nothing to do with it, it's all about the personality. With a mom like you who needs enemies!

Is this your biological daughter you are speaking of??? Can't be. NO ONE thinks their own kids is not attractive enough to enter a pageant. You need to get some counseling because you are doing the SAME thing your mother did to you.

You're kidding, right? Stay far away from those pedophilia based kiddie beauty pageants. They are just another excuse for some half witted media crazed Baptist mommies to get vicarious kicks from pimping out their precious little girls!

There is more of a chance of you warping her by not letting her explore these avenues. You never know the judges may LOVE her. You are not going to help her by lying or telling her she isnt pretty enough because that is what is going to warp her!! Let her try i am pretty sure that people don't Laugh 5 year olds off the stage!