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 . Lawmakers in France argue the pageants sexualize girls at a young age . 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 .