Others expressed fears about who may be watching these pageants . ` The French Senate voted to ban child beauty pageants for kids under 16 . A new law will also require the government to provide free health care and education services to all children in France by 2020. Many Americans think pageants for very young girls should be outlawed . Pageant supporters say girls develop self-esteem , confidence and other skills that last a lifetime .
The French Senate voted to ban child beauty pageants for kids under 16 . A new law will also require the government to provide free health care and education services to all children in France by 2020. Many Americans think pageants for very young girls should be outlawed . Pageant supporters say girls develop self-esteem , confidence and other skills that last a lifetime .