who gives a rat's ass, nobody forced her to do it

 

You know I'm in 2 minds... I did notice that as my daughter got older -shes 20 now - so my eyes tended to wonder less at younger women. The fact is she looks like a woman, so on a purely biological level she is attractive (and yes I'm afraid that means sexually) and if we were wondering around dressed in furs and swinging clubs she would be part of some alpha males mating group. So try as we might to pretend we're all totally disgusted - on a very base level most men would like the look of her.

However we are not wearing furs and showing our ****s to each other and there is a very strong argument that the media and most parents are complicit in the sexualisation of young girls - I've seen 7 yr olds in thongs for Gods sake! - Now that is repulsive. Basically there's far too much emphasis on how we look - and everyone of us who builds their body up (without a sporting reason) is just as guilty as this girls parents... That's it, I'm off to become a train spotter.

 

Did anyone hear where the comp was? "Madrid" you could of fcuked her a year ago never mind judge her,

Totally different in Spain, maybe laws are too relaxed - My only concern is that it may not be a good idea to diet hard at that age

This is true... right or wrong you can't really tell a girl she is not old enough to enter a figure comp in the same country that says she is old enough to have sex.

Raptor... do you know the reason for such a low age of consent. Is it for a specific reason, maybe so not to criminalising kids who have sex i.e. a 14 year old and a 17 year old, or is it just 'the norm'?

 

For me I find myself thinking she's too young to have her body judged, although it is a sport and it's not supposed to be in a sexual way, as a father of 3 girls I just think no. I wouldn't let my 3 do something like that at 14. 16 yes, but not at 14.

 

Take a closer look at the things that parents dress their kids in and let them loose in town wearing!

This girl is in a competition not a beauty pageant.

I know what you're sayin mate

I havent seen the link in the op as i'm at work but my prejudice stems from the fact that i'm a man and when i think of bikinis i think of women not 14 year old children

 

For me I find myself thinking she's too young to have her body judged, although it is a sport and it's not supposed to be in a sexual way, as a father of 3 girls I just think no. I wouldn't let my 3 do something like that at 14. 16 yes, but not at 14.

I think this is the point. We have to assume that she had parental consent... so who are we to say her parents are wrong. Much in the same way as those children were cage fighting the other week. It's your job as a parent to make those decisions... no one knows your kids better than you.

 

I think we need to appreciate this as a sport, its slightly risky as she is in a bikini class at 14 but you need to disregard any suggestiveness as you should when looking at any age competitor on stage I guess. I do however think she is a bit young to be putting yer still developing body through diets training and calory deficits.

 

I think youll find plenty of pre pubesent girls, in bikinis in Amercian Pagents.

I see that people are agreeing with this comment, just because it happens doesnt make it right and just because this is worse doesnt make the 14yr old bikini competitor ok, thats like saying - rape is wrong, yeah but at least its not rape, murder and necrophilia! ok lil bit extreme but u get the point im making

 

in my opinion there is nothing wrong with it. there are parents out there slapping make up on kids under 10 and dressing them like slappers that i do disagree with. a 14 year old girl in what looks like a bikini, theres no foul, next you will be saying ban beaches and holidays. it's obvious that this means alot to her. and considering there are girls younger than her out there getting ****ed and having sex, i'd prefer my daughter have discipline and dedication than one of "those"

 

good on the girl is what I say. End of the day its up to her

 

Every person is different and some may be mature enough at 14... but to keep things clean and legal in most countries of the world, IMO 16 years should be the minimum age for them to compete due to the possible nature of some of the people viewing the sport. Of course most people view it for muscle/conditioning but I'm sure some are there to perve as well. I wouldn't want to encourage any form of paedophilia in the sport or access to that level of bodily exposure.

 

It is young yes, but to be fair, there are far more worse things in this crazy fukced up world.

http://cocoandcreme.com/2011/09/say-what-4-year-old-wins-contest-wearing-fake-breast-and-butt-pads-on-toddlers-and-tiaras/

 

I'm not to bothered by it each to their own,

BUT she just doesn't look 14 and I find most young/teenagers girls don't look their age any more. F*ck me when I was young girls of 15-16 still wore knee high white socks with knee length socks how times have changed. you only see it junior and infant school. Every bodies in a rush to grow up and be an adult! best time of my life was being 14-18 not a care in the world and the young should be enjoying it to, possibly not being on stage in a bikini. (although if I was her dad I'd rather her be there then hanging out in bus stops getting pished)

 

I know what you're sayin mate

I havent seen the link in the op as i'm at work but my prejudice stems from the fact that i'm a man and when i think of bikinis i think of women not 14 year old children

Think bikini, think thongs, think short skirts, think boob tubes and think again. Girls under 16 wear them also. Parents buy them and big stores sell them. Not the kids.

Somepeople like their girlfriends dressed in school uniform (fancy-dress or for the bedroom). What are they thinking!?

 

It is young yes, but to be fair, there are far more worse things in this crazy fukced up world.

http://cocoandcreme.com/2011/09/say-what-4-year-old-wins-contest-wearing-fake-breast-and-butt-pads-on-toddlers-and-tiaras/

that toddler thing is messed up. sexualising a 4 year old is wrong.

lol

i personally dont think it is wrong for this girl to compete at her age. It is her decision and she isnt doing anything wrong. If the judges or spectators are looking at her in anything other than a professional manner then that is a problem to be had with them not the girl or the fact that she is competing.

 

I felt slightly weird clicking on the thread let alone checking out the interview...... There is a dance festival called Horrocks...where the girls are as young as 8 wearing fake tans and skimpy outfits doing dances etc....very disturbing...now u mate say this is sport etc.... but at the end of the day...there is a lot of single men that come to these festivals...why would single men be interested in looking at young girls with hardly anything on?

I have personally seen these festivals due to work... They travel the country i am sure and have big competetions. I didn't feel comfortable with the whole thing.....

I strongly feel its wrong in my opinion these sorts of things........ It may be better if it were female judges judgin females and males vice a versa but its still disturbing to me.

 

And you'd be held liable for your actions against photographs of under age children.

****ed up justice system, eh?

No you wouldnt.There is nothing illegal in the eyes of the law, in taking pictures of young children.Millions do so everyday.

 

I see that people are agreeing with this comment, just because it happens doesnt make it right and just because this is worse doesnt make the 14yr old bikini competitor ok, thats like saying - rape is wrong, yeah but at least its not rape, murder and necrophilia! ok lil bit extreme but u get the point im making

I wasnt complicit or agreeable to this,Merely pointing it out as fact.I personally think its wrong to sexualise young girls.Which despite what they say, is really whats happening.

 

i heard some mention pedophilia, yet others mention the fact that she does look much older. there are sick individuals out there who respond to adverts such as Evian, does that mean ban the adverts??? as it could spark a response? or give them something to get excited about...i see people saying oh it should be 16 plus, yet im sure they also go on holidays, sit on beaches where girls younger are running round playing in the same dress. should we have a dress code for the beach????

 

Think bikini, think thongs, think short skirts, think boob tubes and think again. Girls under 16 wear them also. Parents buy them and big stores sell them. Not the kids.

Somepeople like their girlfriends dressed in school uniform (fancy-dress or for the bedroom). What are they thinking!?

so how does that make this ok?

 

Bikinis and sh!t shouldn't be made for children..... End of

 

i think it is ridiculous that some of you think everyone needs motivation. a push over the edge, if a person is that way inclined then that is the way they are inclined. i've delved into that world and found that the girls that are targeted are younger and guys are usually 30's+. however urges can come at a younger age. Dont get me wrong though young teens are targeted because they are seen as easy to manipulate, but it's up to parents to teach and have a certain amount of influence over there children.

 

age is just a friggin number. she probably carries herself like a person 10 years her age

Try telling that to pc davies when your getting done for underage indecent imagery on your laptop lol

 

i have mixed feelings on this, its a odd one thats for sure!

i would have thought that people would be more worried about the young girls not being mentally ready at that age to accept rejection if they dont place or come in the place they wanted, they are worried enough at that age about changes in their bodies....surely this could make it worse.

i have seen far worse driving through town, with kids having short skirts on getting ****ed and letting the world see, but in the case of this contest, its a contest lets not turn it into something sordid.

would i want my young daughter doing this, no probably not....would i let my son do it? yeah i probably would.

but lets not forget, seeing a teen in a swimsuit comp, is a lot different and not as tabboo as a teen in suggestive clothing, eg mini skirt, stockings, push up bra.... if you know what i mean?

 

so how does that make this ok?

It was a point made to Breada when he said when he thinks of bikinis he thinks of women. The point says these clothes are being accepted by the parents who buy them for their kids which is wrong. These clothes are worn by kids even younger than 14.

So what's worse, a girl 14 yr old wearing a bikini on stage for no other reason than to be judged on her hard work or a 14 yr old wearing a micro skirt plus all the other stuff they wear around town which has been approved by their parents by buying it?