Most believe that those who lose the competition simply take it as a learning experience. But in fact, losing can lead to lower self-esteem, can lead to unhealthy weight loss methods for the competition, and hinder their thinking about the long-term meaning of true beauty (wordpress). The judges decide the winner based on who is the prettiest among the others. Claire Lindsey writes: “This literal judgment can destroy girls' sense of self-worth and beauty, causing long-term damage. » Being judged on a person's outward appearance can have detrimental consequences on anyone. The pressure to win can cause young girls and adult women to have image and self-esteem issues. These pageants may have a good side, but the bad side seems to be more important and is a good reason to ban beauty pageants. Before you think about entering yourself or that young lady into the competition, think about whether this grand prize and crown is worth the harm that may happen not only to yourself but also to others. Considering the facts behind the glamor of a beauty pageant, it should be banned. It should be banned because it's superficial, but because it causes harm to a young girl who has a difficult life and it also causes harm to women who appear to have it.