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Sexualization in child beauty pageants has been the topic of controversy and debate. Since all the contestants for child beauty pageants are minors, there are concerns regarding the potential long-term negative impacts early sexualization can have on these children's psyche. The negative impacts can effect the contestant's self-esteem and relationship with their own bodies throughout their lives due to hyperfixation on achieving flawless adult aesthetics at a young age. In more extreme cases, the psychological impacts of early sexualization in pageants can lead to various psychological disorders such as depression, anxiety disorder, and various eating disorders. However, there is also support of children competing in beauty pageants due to the way they challenge children to have more confidence in order to able to compete successfully in these pageants.