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I've got three kids, ds-10, dd-8, and ds-5. My dd has a friend that is very competitive and I'm not sure how to handle it. They are both in a beauty walk next month and the other girl has been in many, buy this is my dd first. I've tried to explain that it doesn't matter if you've been in them before she just needs to have fun getting dressed up and winning doesn't matter. Does anyone have any advice?

I honestly believe an 8 year old in a beauty walk is too young. It puts too much pressure on them. I would encourage it more when she's older. I was in one when I was in the 12th grade. It was "me" and not someone that the other girls wanted me to be. Young girls want to be liked and accepted by everyone. As we get older we, hopefully, learn to be happy with who we are not what other people expect us to be. I think that's when we can actually enjoy getting dressed up and have fun with the girls whether we win or lose.