Barrow mom fires back about toddler pageant flap

THE OUTFIT THAT MADE NATIONAL NEWS AND THE CHANGE OF CLOTHES YOU DIDN'T SEE.

Barrow mom fires back about toddler pageant flap

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The Barrow County mom at the center of a national controversy over how she dressed her three-year-old for a beauty pageant said this week that the media has overblown the story.

As part of a cable TV reality show, Wendy Dickey dressed daughter Paisley in an outfit that mimicked Julia Robert’s hooker costume in the movie, “Pretty Woman.” A firestorm of controversy ensued and Wendy found herself on national television and the subject of various blogs and editorial page comments.

But the mom said Tuesday that it’s all been distorted.

“I'm just tired of the media twisting our story, adding to it and deleting from it to make it look however they want,” she said. “Good Morning America even reported that I told them that I was getting death threats. I have never gotten a death threat, nor have I ever told any reporter that I had gotten death threats, but I guess it makes the story seem more dramatic to tell. “

Dickey also said the TV show itself distorted the story line.

“I wish that TLC (the cable network) had shown the entire skit showing how the character turned from a bad person into a good person, but they cut that part of the clip out so you only got half the story,” she said. “It's like hearing about the ugly duckling that turned into a beautiful swan, only they did not show they beautiful swan.”

For the full story, see the Sept. 14 issue of the Barrow Journal.

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#1 Bob on 09/14/11 at 06:45 AM

I would love to know in what crazy effed up world any sane person would think this was approriate clothing for anyone, let alone a small child.

#2 Anonymous on 09/14/11 at 06:54 AM

beauty pagents have gone over the top and this takes the cake. They are (were) a way to teach a child, poise, grace and confidence, but they have turned into a world of moms living vicaously thru their daughters.

#3 Anonymous on 09/14/11 at 07:16 AM

Stay classy Winder.

#4 Anonymous on 09/14/11 at 07:21 AM

I think it is the people that think of a child as a prostitute that are idiots. Its a friggin outfit/costume. the people bitching about this costume are the same parents who send their teenage daughters to scoll half naked and to the Friday night football game even worse. Get over it

#4.1 stephanie on 09/14/11 at 12:37 PM

You got that right!!!

#5 Anonymous on 09/14/11 at 07:51 AM

This is representative of the Jerry Springer, low morals, low class, no shame culture that is becoming more prevalent in places like Barrow County.

#6 mark my words on 09/14/11 at 08:20 AM

What's next for Winder?

I hear the National Academy of Lady Mud Wrestlers is scouting for a location for their Hall of Fame.

I suggest it be next to Wanda Lou's School for Tap, Baton and Stripping which will be located in the old Peskins building. Chip fought hard to get it downtown. Aren't you proud?

How's that cracker box house building idea working for you Barrow?

For those of you wondering why you had not heard this news before now, please be advised the above is sarcastic satire. That means it not really true...yet.

#7 Annie Omus on 09/14/11 at 08:27 AM

Lots of people from the Auburn Trailer Park have already been on Jerry.... he pays $400 per person to get you on stage and act like trailer park trash. No joke.

#8 Grady Flanagan on 09/14/11 at 09:36 AM

This is to everyone. I am brave enough to post my name. Wendy Dickey is a friend and is a fabulous mother. I have had the privilege of knowing her and Paisley and her husband Scott for a year now. FYI, she goes to church and is an active member of our church. She did not think this was bad when she did it and has since expressed regret for doing so. However, TLC did not show the whole story and no one has. It was a pageant centered around celebrities and her favorite actress is Julia Roberts whose most famous role was PRetty Woman. She also dressed her in the polka dot dress from that movie. Unless you know the woman, do not post ignorant ocmments like "she should be in church" or "publicity whore". Have a backbone if you are going to post something like that and post your name. I guess none of you have kids or have ever made a mistake when wearing an outfit or dealing with your kids. I am man enough to say I have made mistakes with my kids but I learn from them. Be an adult, post your name, or get off the woman's case about it.

#9 Anonymous on 09/14/11 at 10:07 AM

I certainly agree Grady!! This family is close personal friends of ours as well! The Dickey's are a good Christian family and they are in church when the doors are open and even when the doors of the church are closed they are still witnessing to people. This family is a large part of the Barrow Community and the community should stand behind them 100%. Bottom line is the whole story was never aired, the whole taping of T&T was never aired to see the end results of Paisley's routine. Wendy has publicly voiced her regrets and her feelings. Let's move on to the next story so fans of these forums can bash the next person.

#10 ughh on 09/14/11 at 10:09 AM

after watching an episode of Toddlers and Tiaras, All these little girls look like prostitutes. No 3 year old should be getting a spray tan nor wearing make up like Tammy Faye Baker. No wonder girls end up pregnant in highschool if this is how their mama's dress them up as kids......

#11 Anonymous on 09/14/11 at 10:24 AM

The way Paisley acts and character she posesses when she is a teenager has to do with her raising and the love this family shows and will continue to show and support her. And what exactly did Wendy do to her daughter? Paisley had on a lot more clothes than the girls wear these days to school, football games, etc. I know several good famalies who always guarded their daughters and thought they were innocent and were pregnant at 14 and 15. This outfit has nothing at all to do with that or her character.

#12 Anonymous on 09/14/11 at 10:46 AM

If people would spend more time with their own kids instead of bitching about what someone else is doing with theirs there would be alot less teenage troubled kids. The ones who want to talk bad about this child are trying to cover up the wrongs they have done with their own teenage brats. you watch yours and I will watch mine is how it should be. If you cant keep your own girls in proper clothing and out of the neighbors bed how can your judge her

#13 Wendy Dickey on 09/14/11 at 11:16 AM

I just wanted to say thank you soooo much to the good folks down at the Barrow County Journal for opening up a page for everyone in my hometown to bash me. It's not good enough for you people that the rest of the world is bashing me, but this is where my friends and family are and MY FAMILY DOESN'T DESERVE THIS. MY CHILDREN DO NOT DESERVE THIS. Thank you Carmen Peterson. You ran the story last week, got both sides and told both stories, and issued my apology. Great journalism. But that wasn't enough for Lori Sinn Clark. You wanted to do ANOTHER story "since it went National", even after I asked you not to. So you post the picture that every other smug magazine in America is printing and not the one that I gave you in the second part of her skit. You could not even come up with your own opening lines, so you stole some off of the internet. I should have given more thought to this "character" outfit, but this is a punishment that has by far out weighed the crime. And thanks to you, my family can suffer a little more. My dad drove a Sunday School bus in this town for about 15 years. On Saturday's my mom and I with my brothers and sisters would visit neighborhoods in this town and give out candy and invite kids to church on Sunday, then my dad would go back through these neighborhoods on Sunday morning and pick the kids up, take them to Sunday School and then feed them after church before they went to their homes where the parents were still passed out from last nights party. My mom kept diapers in the car with us, because some of these babies still had on 2 day poopy diapers. They went home to a house with no food, alcholic fathers, drug addict mothers and physically/emotionally abuse. So before you post a picture of my daughter on you site, and try to "get in on the action", you should think about what is REALLY going on in this town, and who really needs to be visited by Family and Children's services. But you picked a Sunday School teacher, (was until I stepped down), mother of 2 honor roll boys, little girl who thinks I'm Jesus Christ in the form of a woman, and a husband who thinks the sun rises in my eyes, who made a bad choice on a COSTUME, to EXPLOIT just to bring some attention to yourself. People have already made their minds up about me based on bad edited, genius marketing, and horrible journalism. But that doesn't mean that my family wants to hear about it in OUR TOWN!!! What if we put everyone in this town on the front page of your website, exploit the worst thing that they every did, and let everyone else tell what they think about them??? Including you .... Maybe we should start with you Lori??

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#13.1 rob s. on 09/14/11 at 12:17 PM

Going to church "every Sunday" and all of the other "do goods" that you claim you and your family have done, do not negate your vile decision to put your child in a skanky outfit and EXPLOIT her on National Television!
Do you think you should be immune to public opinion in this town because you're from here? And you CLAIM to be a good mom and good church-goer? You really are a Joke!
If this is what you display TO THE ENTIRE NATION... We can only imagine what goes on behind closed doors!
You should be ashamed of yourself!
This isn't about Lori or any journalist-- It's about YOU! People have based their opinions about you based on what you have shown!
Quit blaming the author and carry YOUR OWN Shame!!
Thank God you're NOT my kid's "Sunday School Teacher"

#13.1.1 Anonymous on 09/14/11 at 12:33 PM

Do you personally know Wendy and the Dickey family?

#13.1.2 Dont worry about it on 09/14/11 at 08:42 PM

To all u that want to cast judgement on the dickey family, mayb u need to pay attention to your family more and worry about what happens there. People base opinions over other pples words and dont pay attention to the real story. She has apolized over and over and I really dnt think she did anything wrong @ all so mayb all of u with the negative words are just jealous and rob s u have room to talk about what shes saying with christianity and all that sounds as if u are judging. U cant judge a book by its cover and paislwy is being a child and enjoying herself let her live her life the way she wants to leave the dickey family alone.. They are loving and wonderful parents.. Also to miss lorin sin clark u need to b gone from the paper and from winder cause u r not truthful and never have been.

#13.2 Lorin Sinn-Clark on 09/14/11 at 01:24 PM

To see all the media attention this story has generated, just Google Paisley Dickey or Toddlers & Tiaras. It's all over, locally, nationally, even in an online news source in New Zealand. Most of the coverage uses the same photo posted here. But, because you live here, we are wrong in covering the story? That's not the way it works.

#13.2.1 Wendy Dickey on 09/14/11 at 02:07 PM

Carmen Peterson had already covered this story last week, very well from both sides. I just don't think that her article was quiet good enough for you, so you had to run it again, or let me say PARTIALLY run it again. But don't worry, we are all going to be at the stores when they open on the 14th to spend our 50cents to see what else you have to say. Or what "I" have to say.

#13.2.1.1 Anonymous on 09/14/11 at 02:26 PM

Wendy,

I do not know you or your family. I do know that Carmen Peterson works for the other paper. Not this one.

Like it or not this is news at the moment. Next week or tomorrow it will probably be something else. You cannot expect a local paper to ignore news in it's on backyard that is making national attention. You chose to allow yourself and daughter to be on National Television. You may make a different decision today. This is the price you pay for that decision. It will pass and next week it will be something else. Maybe another bus will get cancelled for the AHS band. That has garnered a great deal of attention. Point is, bad judgement was used and sometimes we pay the price. But this will pass.

Also if this is the worse thing in your life you ever have to deal with then you are truly blessed. .

#13.2.1.2 Lorin Sinn-Clark on 09/14/11 at 04:37 PM

There are two papers in town. Carmen writes for the Barrow County News. We are the Barrow Journal. We often cover the same news and our paper only costs 25 cents.

#13.2.2 Dont worry about it on 09/14/11 at 08:27 PM

You for one have no room to talk miss clark. U should of been gone from winder and the paper long time ago. Personally I think that u are a burden to the paper and thebarrow county people. Yeah I knw opinions are like butholes everyone has one but personally I dont like any of your comments or your studies.

#13.2.2.1 grammar police on 09/15/11 at 07:02 AM

www.dictionary.com

It does help one get the correct spelling of words like "you" and"butthole". You may also like to know that it should be "Miss Clark", not "miss clark". Although, I really suspect that it is probably "Mrs. Sinn-Clark". Your complete lack of the ability to use proper English, grammar and spelling, like most of the apologists for Wendy, reinforces how dumb and back-water you really are.

#13.2.2.1.1 anderson on 09/15/11 at 12:18 PM

Automatically jumping on the first chance to bash someone for their spelling and grammar shows just what a snob you are.

Nothing to correct here.

#13.3 Anonymous on 09/14/11 at 06:54 PM

If you don't want to be bashed for pimping your little girl on the kiddie porn circuit, keep her off it.

#14 TickedOff on 09/14/11 at 12:02 PM

Save the speech Wendy. Let your actions do the talking. If you have any sense at all you'll withdraw your child from these asanine contests. And save all the justification speeches and church info. Im actually a member of the same church you attend. Your husband needs to get control of the situation.
Your daughter is 3. I'll say it again 3 years old. She won't even remember this if you and your husband take care of business. You made a mistake.Plain and simple. This too shall pass. Let it.

#14.1 Geep Flanagan on 09/14/11 at 07:17 PM

Ticked Off,
If you are a member of our church, you know that we teach grace and forgiveness and if you knew Wendy you would know that she has told Paisley she can quit the pageants anytime she wants to. I know your comeback to that will be that she's 3 and will do whatever mom tells her to but, again if you go to our church and you know Paisley and you know me and you know kids, you know they can and will make their own decisions. You may not agree with what Wendy does, but in our church, when you have an issue, you take it to the person in private and let them know. You certainly do not make an effort to embarrass a fellow Christian and church member in public. If you have issue with what I have said, I will be glad to talk to you. I am at church every Sunday serving and served alongside Wendy. Just ask anyone there and they will tell you where to find me.

#14.1.1 grammar police on 09/15/11 at 06:53 AM

"...you know they can and will make their own decisions..."

Yes, and I am sure that a three-year-old knows what outfit Julie Roberts wore in an R rated movie. On top of that, this is where a PARENT should step in and say, "You know what honey, that is not an appropriate outfit for anyone to wear". I don't go to your church, but maybe I should start going to see what sort of outfits women are wearing in order to glorify God by exposing some skin.

#14.1.1.1 Must be Rob on 09/15/11 at 08:09 AM

It is Julia Roberts!!

#15 Anonymous on 09/14/11 at 12:05 PM

Well said Wendy! Everyone is always judging in this town!

#16 Anonymous on 09/14/11 at 12:13 PM

Wendy, I love you. YOU ARE A CLASS ACT. Keep holding your head up high no matter how many horrible people in this world try and tear you down. You are one of the best mothers I have ever known. I have know you, Paisely, and your family since Paisely was a baby and first starting out in pageants. She is growing up to be a beautiful little girl and you should be very proud. I am outraged about some of these disgusting comments on this page. This is slander against you and your family and you have a legitimate case if you want to pursue it against this newspaper. I am working on getting these comments removed (keep getting bounced around by the lovely establishment that think they are pruducing journalism)

#16.1 Bob on 09/14/11 at 12:59 PM

Why should these comments be removed? Because you don't like them? Perhaps instead of pulling the "She's a good person, because she goes to church" meme, you should work at finding that common sense that is lacking. Regardless of how "out of context" this show got the whole pagent, you should have known that a hooker "character outfit" is going to bring people to question what in the heck one was thinking. It sounds like Wendy has learned her lesson; don't trust reality TV to show REALITY. Still though, what were you thinking?!?!?!? There are many Julia Roberts movies out there to choose from, and PLEASE don't tell me that Pretty Woman is her favorite movie, because the movie is rated R. Tinkerbell from Hook would be a much more age appropriate movie character.

#17 Anonymous on 09/14/11 at 12:22 PM

That seems a little harsh coming from a fellow church member. Should be more along the lines of ...............
"We are praying for your family, so sorry your friends in Barrow County are criticizing you and your family over something so petty. Keep your head up this too shall pass." .....
See that sounds much better!! And why should Paisley stop doing something she loves? Other children play sports and dance. You people are missing the big picture. Your only hearing and seeing what you choose to hear and see!! And that is what the media wants you to do.

#17.1 rob s. on 09/14/11 at 12:39 PM

We are responding to what we see...Picture is worth a Thousand words!
Other children are not dressed up in trampy outfits and displayed on television @ 3 years old, while "doing what they love!"
By the way, it's not "Your"-- it's YOU'RE--as in YOU ARE!
YOU'RE clearly on the same wharped mentality level as this Wendy Dickey!

#17.1.1 Anonymous on 09/14/11 at 12:48 PM

Actually you're could only be used in in one location. It is not needed there because there is no possession. You can use your, you're or you are. Glad you're on your toes Rob. You're used here because you're on your toes!!

#17.1.2 To Rob on 09/14/11 at 02:22 PM

You need to spell-check "wharped" before you go correcting grammar, genius.

#17.1.2.1 Where did you go Rob?? You're Silent!! on 09/14/11 at 02:34 PM

Where did you go Rob?? You're Silent!!

#18 stephanie on 09/14/11 at 12:28 PM

Really???????? You have NO clue about this child!!! This the crazy small home judging PEOPLE!! Its no different with parents and sports!! Leave the family alone

#19 Friend in the Legal Profession on 09/14/11 at 12:31 PM

Wendy, just remember that the statute of limitations for defamation (including libel and slander) is one year from the date of publication or transmission in Georgia. And for all the "anonymous" comments, a subpoena to the paper's webmaster should provide you with the ISP addresses which can then be traced back to the "anonymous" senders. Good luck!

#19.1 Anonymous on 09/14/11 at 12:41 PM

AMEN!!! I tried calling the newspaper but was hung up on.

#19.2 Bob on 09/14/11 at 01:06 PM

Please tell me how any of these coments are false? Did anyone say that she beats her children at night and eats the heads off chickens? No, everything on here is OPINION and are not stated as fact. Perhaps that law degree you found at the bottom of the crackerjack box would be put to better use chasing ambulances

#19.3 Me, Myself, and I on 09/14/11 at 06:04 PM

Get out of here with your incorrect info from your "friend" in the legal field. I'm sure this paper know their legal rights as far as what to publish and how far to go with it. So, is she gonna sue every blog/news site on the internet and every single person that posted a comment on those sites as well? I don't think so because it's not possible, quit trying to intimidate/scare people away from commenting.

#20 Anonymous on 09/14/11 at 12:38 PM

YOU HAVE TO BE SICK TO EVEN COMMENT ON THAT LEVEL.

#21 windermama on 09/14/11 at 12:41 PM

What I find surprising are all of her defenders and close friends.....did you think it was a good idea? Did any of you advise her that she might reconsider parading her child in a costume that implies "hooker" on NATIONAL TELEVISION? I have no doubt that Mrs. Dickey meant any harm. It might have even been a cute inside joke, at home, among friends and family....but it was in poor taste to take it to television. I hope it all blows over, but this criticism is the price you pay for stupidity.

#21.1 windermama on 09/14/11 at 12:45 PM

sorry, that should read that "I have no doubt that Mrs. Dickey didn't mean any harm."

#21.2 stephanie on 09/14/11 at 12:53 PM

Reality TV and they did NOT show the whole video!!!

#21.2.1 windermama on 09/14/11 at 12:57 PM

I took the time to find the whole story. The second part of the skit was beautifully done. I loved the outfit, but the message was still the same.

"Three year old hookers have happy endings."

Not trying to be ugly, but that is what it implied.

Just don't assume that everyone posted doesn't know the whole story. The second part of the skit doesn't make the first one right.

#21.2.1.1 Wendy Dickey on 09/14/11 at 02:33 PM

I am exiting and will not be back to this rediculous sight. Obviously walmart does not sell enough mirrors in this town.

#21.2.1.1.1 grammer police on 09/14/11 at 03:28 PM

site, not sight as in "website"

We the people of Wal-Mart see nothing wrong with your daughter's outfit; that's what we call getting ready for a night on the town.

#22 stephanie on 09/14/11 at 12:48 PM

Do you even know the family or anything about them?!?! No you probably no do NOT!! She is not a publicity whore, ALL the news media are calling her asking for interview & they are NOT showing the whole video.

#22.1 nikki cannon on 09/14/11 at 09:38 PM

I agree Stephanie. if they knew her they would know this whole thing is out of context. she is one of the sweetest most amazing women I've ever met.

#23 Scott on 09/14/11 at 12:51 PM

Just so there is a clear understanding, Paisley wore the oufit and transformed into the "Petty Woman" that Julia Roberts played and yes her first character is a street walker but the skit was not to be portrayed that way and it was, so be it thats what was aired and nothing can be done about that. This was to be a cute funny little skit in which it was and all in attendence were rolling in their seats. Mission accomplished. I don't believe all this fall out would be happening if everyone saw the skit from the beginning to end. If I was an outsider and I saw "mom dresses daughter like a prostitute" and thats all I new about the story and then saw what Toddlers and Tiar's posted and only had that version of what was going on I would probably be saying wow thats crazy. Well that's not the story and whether you agree of disagree or have an opion thats your right. But opions are just like your back end everyone has one. This skit was meant to be funny thats it. So you can keep bashing or sending support msg you have that right but at this point who really cares what you think if you don't know the people involved

#24 Scott on 09/14/11 at 12:55 PM

Just so there is a clear understanding, Paisley wore the oufit and transformed into the "Petty Woman" that Julia Roberts played and yes her first character is a street walker but the skit was not to be portrayed that way and it was, so be it, thats what was aired and nothing can be done about that. This was to be a cute funny little skit in which it was and all in attendence were rolling in their seats. Mission accomplished. I don't believe all this fall out would be happening if everyone saw the skit from the beginning to end. If I was an outsider and I saw "mom dresses daughter like a prostitute" and thats all I new about the story and then saw what Toddlers and Tiar's posted and only had that version of what was going on I would probably be saying wow thats crazy. Well that's not the story and whether you agree of disagree or have an opion thats your right. But opions are just like your rearend, everyone has one. This skit was meant to be funny thats it. So you can keep bashing you have that right but at this point who really cares what you think if you don't know the people involved. For all those who have shown support Thanks you.

#25 Christianity on 09/14/11 at 01:04 PM

A Christian should consider whether his or her actions bring honor and glory to Christ. Christianity is not a shield to hide behind when we do something that dishonors the God we serve or is harmful to our witness. I don't know this family but in my humble opinion perhaps some prayerful consideration of this situation and their response to it is in order.

#25.1 Mistakes on 09/14/11 at 01:30 PM

Christianity is not a shield, I agree. People make mistakes everyday, there is not one of us who doesnt, I think it is called being human.
I know I would love to have some do overs in my life.
We who are Christians are however belessed with Gods grace and forgiveness.
We should also remember God tells us not to judge one another, that too seems to be human nature and is done everyday, but just try to remember before you say something that might hurt someone else or deeply hurt their family and loved ones, would God bless what you are saying.

#25.2 Wendy Dickey on 09/14/11 at 01:35 PM

Once again people are editing and twisting my words. I am not HIDING behind Christianity. I am accepting full blame for what I did. I'm just simply saying by being involved in my dad's ministry to children, that I know first hand that there is really a need for action in Barrow County. My chidren have everything they need and a few things they want. Spend the efforts on the poor and neglected children. My children are in very good hands.

#25.2.1 windermama on 09/14/11 at 01:59 PM

The more words you speak, the more they are going to get twisted. You shared your side and regret. What more can others ask of you? I think it would serve you and your family well at this point if you quit presenting opportunities for people to portray you negatively.

As I understand it, your daughter has been in a ton of pageants, you needed something original since you had already made over 60 costumes, you picked something that you thought would be original which instead caused a stir, you've expressed your regrets.....take a deep breath and let the dust settle. JMO from one mother to another.

#25.2.2 Anonymous on 09/14/11 at 02:06 PM

I don't see any editing or twisting of your words. What I saw is a response you posted that outlines your church activities and your former role as a Sunday School teacher and then lashes out at the Barrow Journal for running the article. That certainly seems as though you are seeking a "free pass" on local media coverage because you are "from here" and active in church.

Why not just a "I made a mistake, I regret it, presenting my three year old daughter on national television dressed as a prostitute does not honor God" and end it with that?

In my humble opinion, Godly women should dress modestly with reverence to God so as not to detract from being seen by others as a Godly woman and so as not to be a stumbling block to others. (The same applies to Godly men). I am not judging you, simply trying to suggest in a gentle manner that you prayerfully consider whether dressing your daughter in such a way is what God would have you do?

#25.2.2.1 Wendy Dickey on 09/14/11 at 02:16 PM

Obviously you didn't read last week's paper. The article has already ran, I have accepted responsibility, I have asked for forgiveness. Just don't see the purpose of throwing dirt on a grave that's already been sodded. Love your gentleness and the fact that you all can hide behind the word "anonymous". If you feel strong enough to express your opinion, you should be strong enough to say who you are!

#25.2.2.1.1 Anonymous on 09/14/11 at 02:38 PM

No, but I did read the CNN transcript of their interview with you on the Joy Behar Show where you thought dressing the toddlers up as Dolly Parton and Madonna with fake anatomical parts was "hysterical" and "cute". Your response to the issue seemed to be that you regret the public outcry and the perception, yet you denied that the outfit was inappropriate or sexualizes children.

I did see what appears to me to be a lot of justification (look at the adult humor in movies, look at what people wear at beaches, look at Halloween costumes) instead of acknowledgement that dressing a toddler as a prostitute on national television (however well-intentioned) was simply wrong.

http://tinyurl.com/3l9aja3

Is any of this God-honoring?

#25.2.2.1.2 PR wizard on 09/14/11 at 03:17 PM

Wendy,

as someone else has already offered, it's time for you to turn off your computer and your phone and just stop talking. That may be difficult for you to do, but you really should! Posting on here, on Facebook and other sites is not helping this thing blow over. You have stated your regrets for the costume and you have also made a case for yourself as a mother which is nobody else's business in my opinion. Now, be the nice person and great mother that you are are stop feeding the flames of this out of control fire. As for the haters, we have a mother of 3 who made an error in judgement about an outfit.. AN OUTFIT... Get over it..

#25.2.2.1.2.1 Natalie Collins on 09/14/11 at 03:41 PM

I wish it were "only" about one costume being inappropriate. But you ALL know that's not true. The problem IS, Mothers trying to live vicariously through their little, innocent girls. They are sick women and need psychological help and no one is telling them...you all are acting as if this is all "no big deal"...well, it is, indeed, a big deal as you will see when the years pass by. God help these little ones!!

#25.2.2.1.2.1.1 Beth on 09/15/11 at 12:21 PM

What about these daddies that try to live vicariously through their sons???? ie. baseball, especially football, and other sports. THEY couldn't make it on the footballteam, so they "whip" their sons into playing football or other sports even if the child doesn't like it......Apparently THIS child enjoys these pageants!
Leave this family alone: At least she cares about her children, and had them involved in activities instead of doing drugs and neglecting her children!
other posters are correct Wendy, just keep quiet, because you KNOW you can never win an argument with IDIOTS!

#25.2.2.2 Dont worry about it on 09/14/11 at 08:33 PM

She owned up to her mistakes pple need to get a grip and worry anout thwir own lives and children. Wendy and her family are very nice and aloving family. Opinions a re like assholes everyone has one and u ned to worry about your lige mayb ur jealous..

#26 raylene mansuk on 09/14/11 at 01:15 PM

I was initially shocked by the photograph as well, but they sound like nice people here in the comments. We're just so eager to take offense aren't we? There's REAL atrocity in this world folks, let's save our outrage, we'll be needing it.

#27 Holly on 09/14/11 at 01:26 PM

I don't know anyone involved in this. I watched the show though. Yes, bad judgement call by the parent's. However - I don't believe any perfect parent's exist. I do think that by letting the child be on the show it opened the family up to public comments though. My 'opinion' is this: let them be! Make your comments or opinions if you think that's what you need to do, but don't judge! Had the show not be aired none of us would be talking about it now. Mrs. Dickey - if you know you're a good person and parent then be proud of that! Don't let what anyone says take that away from you! I think the children of the family will learn a lot from how you and your husband handle this situation. It's not about what has happened - it's about how you react. Show them how strong you are!

#27.1 Jack Legg on 09/14/11 at 01:53 PM

This is yet another example of tabloid journalsim by the barrow journal.This woman and her child are but the latest example of the attacks on civility.
but I guess it sells papers and thats all they want,mostly because in the reporting of real news stories they fail beside the Barrow County News.

#27.1.1 Mike Buffington, Publisher on 09/14/11 at 01:57 PM

Well Jack, you burn up our website with your daily blogging. If you don't want to know the real news, then by all means take your blogging elsewhere.

#27.1.1.1 Jack Legg on 09/14/11 at 02:03 PM

I do at that bobby, but this aint news,its gossip. so was 99 percent of everything you wrote about todd orr.
What gets me though is that you have potential, like the time your reporter found a 2 million dollar error in the counties budget. But then you follow it up with crap like this.
face it mike, you are a gossip monger even a gossip whore and nothing more

#27.1.1.1.1 anon on 09/14/11 at 02:09 PM

Are you serious? The gossip is in the comments, not the story. I'm sorry you don't like the content. This is a NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL story about lil ole' Barrow County. It would be irresponsible NOT to cover it. Don't shoot the messenger!

#27.1.1.1.1.1 Wendy Dickey on 09/14/11 at 02:21 PM

Obviously no one reads this paper anyway, because everyone is oblivious to the fact that THEY HAVE ALREADY RAN THE ARTICLE.... LAST WEEEK!!!!! WHY RUN IT AGAIN!!!!! Oh yeah, for 50 more cents.

#27.1.1.1.1.1.1 Wrong paper. on 09/14/11 at 02:30 PM

There are two papers in town. Just thought you should know. You may want to be clear on which one you are talking about.

#27.1.1.2 Anonymous on 09/14/11 at 10:09 PM

"daily blogging" doesn't begin to touch it.
HOURLY would be more like it. Every story that runs he has to comment.

#27.1.2 Holly on 09/14/11 at 02:19 PM

I'm not sure the attack should be on the paper either. It's their job to report news. This story made the news whether anyone likes it or not.

#28 Now I'm anonymous on 09/14/11 at 01:52 PM

I love how people get to HIDE behind anonymous!!

#29 Rebecca Myers on 09/14/11 at 02:05 PM

Wendy, Scott and Paisley,
I love you all. People that matter don't mind and the people that mind don't matter. There are a lot of jealous people out there that just wish they had the time and energy to put into being a part of their child's life. Don't let these people get you down. Paisley is very loved and it shows! No one needs to judge you for spending time with your child doing things that SHE wants to do. I know there are some people that make their daughters be in pageants for their own glory, but this is not the case her. If Paisley didn't enjoy being in these pageants then you would stop having her in them. I know a lot of fathers that force their kids to play sports even when they don't want to. How is that fair? Kids get hurt in sports all the time too. There is nothing wrong with Paisley being in pageants! Rebecca Myers

#30 Tsk tsk on 09/14/11 at 02:22 PM

While I believe the "Pretty Woman" costume & skit were inappropriate, Paisley wasn't dressed any more inappropriately than most of the other little girls. Frankly, I find the whole pagent thing distasteful. It wouldn't be so bad if the girls were dressed in cute, little girl outfits without all the makeup, "flppers", big hair and spray on tans, in otherwords, if they looked like little girls, rather than miniture hookers.

#31 Anon on 09/14/11 at 02:28 PM

Take a look at the headline....this article is about YOU, not last weeks news about the outfit.

"Barrow mom fires back about toddler pageant flap"

Don't you think it's time to give it a rest ad quite adding fuel to the fire? Can't you see when people are trying to offer you sincere advice?

#32 L. Boyd on 09/14/11 at 03:21 PM

The mom agrees to go on national tv but gets upset that the local paper prints something because her family doesn't deserve the hassle! She needs to loosen her tiara some, I think it must be on a little tight and clouding her thoughts. Why agree to even talk to them at all if you know you are talking to a reporter doing her job, then you know they are covering your story. You proved you don't have good common sense by the outfit of choice for your daughter and you are just driving that point further by being mad at the paper. Grow up and quit living your dream of a beuty queen wanna be through your daughter.

#32.1 hotmamafan on 09/14/11 at 04:19 PM

Uhhh, have you seen this mama. She's pretty hot!!! Don't think she needs to live her dreams out through noone!!! Sounds to me like she has a pretty good life going on for herself, a family that loves her, a successful and beautiful daughter who looks like her.... Did I mention she's hot!!!!

#32.1.1 hotmamafan on 09/14/11 at 04:27 PM

sounds like a bunch of jealous people to me, that this mom and her daughter are getting all this attention. Did I mention she's hot!

#32.2 hotmamafan on 09/14/11 at 04:29 PM

ooooooo, sounds like someone else wishes THEY had a tiara.... just sayin.....hmmmm.

#33 Natalie Collins on 09/14/11 at 03:26 PM

I agree!!! Nor a five-year-old...nor a ten-year-old...these contests are FOR THE MOTHERS to live vicariously through their daughters and it is SICK!!!
I have watched little three-year-olds on the stages wiggling their little bottoms...my daughter (age 40) and I are outraged. The make-up, the hair styles, the clothing...all of it is a sign of these ever eroding times we live in...morals are out the window. My daughter and I would NEVER allow my granddaughter (age 8) to partake in these horrendous displays even if she BEGGED!! But she wouldn't want to, anyway. She's too busy, at eight-years-old being an absolutely amazing little person...swinging is her favorite thing to do at the park. She loves running and looks forward to when she'll be able to run track at school. She enjoys basketball, kickball, jump rope, hopscotch, hide-and-seek. And most of all, she loves her Lord. Everyone should want a daughter exactly like her...she's a jewel in the eyes of God...she's being raised with values and morals. I feel SO very sorry for these little ones in the contests...I've seen them hit their moms, call them names, have tantrums, cry like crazy...that's a happy childhood??? Don't think so!!
My daughter and I would love to see ALL beauty contests banned from existence. But we're not stupid...we know the "world" will always exploit children...and the saddest part of all is that the parents are providing the opportunities for their very own precious gifts from God to be exploited. How truly sad!!

#33.1 Dont think so on 09/14/11 at 08:08 PM

First of all Natalie, this is no of your business let alone anyone else writing the awful comments about this family. I have 4 children and 2 of them do partcipate in pageants, but they also love to do sports and all the activities above as your granddaughter does, so I really dont think anyone needs to be passing judgement on anyone. Our girls are also a jewel in GODS eyes as well and they love the lord too, just because they participate in pageants doesnt mean they are SATAN as you are making them out to be. Wendy has apologized for this so everyone needs to leave this family alone!!!

#34 Competition on 09/14/11 at 03:33 PM

Sounds like past competition speaking!!

#35 TickedOff on 09/14/11 at 03:41 PM

Once again the Barrow Journal tells it like it is, good or bad. Keep it up. Heck, at least people will think about things, like a 2 million dollar addition mistake or a bad costume choice.

#36 Wendy Dickey on 09/14/11 at 04:41 PM

Had to come back again. Someone just called and corrected me on the newspapers. Sincere apologies to the Barrow County News, I did think you were running the article again. But, once AGAIN I will state "Carmen Peterson with the BARROW COUNTY NEWS, ran an article last week that told both sides," and again I say thanks for great journalism. I kept wondering why they were running another one. Now I know what happened. The Barrow Journal just ran a week behind BARROW COUNTY NEWS!!!! But what else is new. The story broke last Sunday, and they just contacted me yesterday, 9 days later. Happy Reporting!!! You should call the BARROW COUNTY NEWS for all the late breaking news... they can fill you in!!

#36.1 Read the article. on 09/14/11 at 08:33 PM

I just read the entire article in the paper. 80% of it is quotes from Wendy Dickey. One small quote from the PTC. Some of you may want to read it before you blame the paper. They are telling Dickey's side.

#37 Why? on 09/14/11 at 05:22 PM

Wendy,

Please tell me what has been stated in the brief part that is printed that is so horrible?
Why such hatred for an article that as far as I know has not even been seen yet. I have not seen it. I am no fan or Lorin but dang, are you not doing what you accuse people on here of doing. Judging without knowing. Also, the Barrow Journal is a one a week paper and judging by the headline it is giving your side. I also watched the youtube videos of you and read some of those comments. I guess you hate youtube as well.

#38 Another Mom on 09/14/11 at 05:27 PM

I can't believe you are admitting that you are so "blonde" you didn't even know which paper you were talking to. Your comments are doing nothing to make your case look better for you. Sour grapes over the truth. Maybe they had enough respect for you to wait and not write anything until you started getting all the publicity chances you could to be seen. You made this a story, not the paper! I doubt they twisted your arm and made you talk to them. You could have declined an interview if you felt the story had already been told .

#39 Me, Myself, and I on 09/14/11 at 05:46 PM

She is such a pretty little girl in the polka-dot outfit. She should've had her daughter's belly covered up in the first pic, other than that I don't see anything else wrong with what she is wearing.

#40 Anonymous on 09/14/11 at 05:57 PM

It's OK Wendy. The largest majority of the people are on your side and see the humor. I just checked this weeks pole in the online edition of Barrow Journal. You are winning 65% to 32%.

#40.1 what? on 09/14/11 at 06:26 PM

What POLL are you referring to? There is one on Barrow Patch that shows 65% disapproval.

#40.1.1 Anonymous on 09/14/11 at 06:31 PM

The pole on the home page when you open up Barrow Journal. Its usually on the right about half way down. What is a Barrow Patch?

#40.1.1.1 what? on 09/14/11 at 06:33 PM

Barrow Patch is another local reporting source. It has a POLL too. You can do an internet search to find it.

#40.1.1.2 grammar police on 09/15/11 at 06:46 AM

Please defenders of Wendy get your homonyms correct! If you want people to think you are not the white trash, Wal-Mart shopping group, you need to use words correctly.

It is POLL not POLE

#41 Anonymous on 09/14/11 at 05:58 PM

What amazes me is the number of people defending the actions of this "mother." She is a complete disgrace and quite frankly doesn't deserve to have children if all she is going to do is exploit them like this. How disgusting can you get.

#42 Awesome on 09/14/11 at 06:38 PM

Sounds like the "haters" here are swinging from the wrong side of the plate. Rob(in) you act as if you were just elected President of Metro club. Don't hate the player, hate the game. If you are ugly as dirt, then deal with it. Don't hate the good looking population.

#43 what? on 09/14/11 at 06:47 PM

Wow! That's impressive! You got the Barrow Patch Poll down to from 65% to 57% in 15 minutes. I'm sure you will have it in your favor before midnight. So transparent. :rollseyes:

#44 Robert Lanham on 09/14/11 at 06:47 PM

MATTHEW 7:1-5:

"Judge not, that ye be not judged. For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again. And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother's eye, but considerest not the beam that is in thine own eye? Or how wilt thou say to thy brother, Let me pull the mote out of thine eye; and behold, a beam is in thine own eye? Thou hypocrite, first cast out the beam out of thine own eye; and then shalt thou see clearly to cast the mote out of thy brother's eye."

I am not a bible thumper, but this kind of sums up my thoughts on the matter.

#44.1 Just me on 09/14/11 at 06:59 PM

Rob, that is the smartest thing that I have seen all day... kind of sums up the whole thing. Goes back to what this mom said about mirrors.

#44.2 hold on on 09/14/11 at 07:56 PM

Requires no judgment to note that the mother made an unwise decision with her toddler. She recognized this herself.

That said, aside from the idiocy and foolishness of these toddler, so-called beauty pageants, I'd let this one go.

Memo to the mom: Most parents would consider it poor judgment to deliberately sexualize their young daughter in public for any reason at any time. Please give that some thought.

#45 Cool on 09/14/11 at 07:02 PM

Man, you really must be ugly as lab rat. Spend your time looking for a doctor to change you fat belly do you.

#46 CNN/people website on 09/14/11 at 07:13 PM

It is now on the CNN web sight under People magazine. what a mess

#47 Holla! on 09/14/11 at 07:18 PM

So, yeah, umm.. how about them dawgs!

#47.1 yep on 09/14/11 at 07:26 PM

Having some issues I would say.

#47.2 Snap! on 09/14/11 at 07:53 PM

Oh snap!

#47.2.1 yep on 09/14/11 at 07:59 PM

caught that

#48 stop the press on 09/14/11 at 07:59 PM

Is the press going to keep rolling this story until this mom breaks? What do they want anyway?? She apolgized, are they trying to kill her? I've seen this video at least 1,000 times this week. I've seen parents make LOTS worse mistakes than this.

#49 Village on 09/14/11 at 08:01 PM

This takes on a whole new meaning to "it takes a village to raise a child"
I bet the birth parents are thrilled with this concept.

#49.1 yeah on 09/15/11 at 07:57 AM

Yeah but every village has an idiot too....HMMM wonder who it is in this village???

#50 helen on 09/14/11 at 08:14 PM

in all honesty you dont feel that you did right or you would not have apologized, I know that I would never apologize for something if I felt that I had done nothing wrong. I think that what bothers people the most is that you didnt really apologize you just "regret"doing it because of the bashing if it wasnt wrong it would not have bothered or outraged so many people

#51 damned on 09/14/11 at 08:25 PM

I've hear her say she was sorry, and I've heard her say she really didn't do anything wrong, but either way people damned her straight to hell

#52 Kelly Friend on 09/14/11 at 08:48 PM

Wendy, if you come back to this sight I hope you don't feel like you have to answer these pathetic morons. You owe no explanation to anyone! Keep going on with your life doing what you love and let these loosers wallough in their misery. Jealousy is ugly. You have handled this entire situation with grace. Don't stoop to a level with these white trash idiots!!!!

#53 Kelly Friend on 09/14/11 at 08:51 PM

And I could tell you a thing or two about Lorin that would make you feel a lot better about yourself. Yeah, that's right Lauren

#54 giddy on 09/14/11 at 08:51 PM

This comment section has been the best entertainment ever! Thanks!

#55 quit on 09/14/11 at 08:56 PM

NO ONE CAN ARGUE BY THEMSELVES. DEFENDERS STOP BLOGGING!!!!!!!THE THE OTHERS WILL BE OUT THERE ALL ALONE IN THEIR SELF RIGHTEOUS HOUSE OF GLASS

#55.1 so true on 09/14/11 at 08:59 PM

True! True! Wendy took the high road, now her little posse should follow since they aren't helping her cause.

#55.2 Kelly Friend on 09/14/11 at 09:02 PM

AMEN! I'm out. Hope you all have lots of Windex.

#56 Nicole c on 09/14/11 at 10:10 PM

this is not about Wendy or paisley or what paisley wore. this is an issue that has been going on for centuries. some people goal in life is to criticize parents. because for some reason they think they do no wrong. how about this you shut your mouths. whether she is right or wrong does it affect you? NO!! most of you probably think you know your kids are right now but little do you realize they are drinking, smoking, or god knows what else. but you wouldn't know because you are sitting in front of your computing trying to tell someone else how to parent. PATHETIC is what you are. this doesn't affect you whether she's right or wrong so leave her be!

#56.1 Quit on 09/14/11 at 10:22 PM

IF YOU ARE HER FRIEND, STOP BLOGGING. READ THE GLASS HOUSE QUOTE AND JUST STOP BLOGGING

#57 LOL on 09/15/11 at 12:33 AM

WENDY DOESN'T WANT PPL TO JUDGE HER BUT APPARENTLY SHE JUDGES PPL LESS FORTUNATE THEN HER. SOME HOW THEY R ALL DRUGGIES AND BAD PARENTS?!SRY WE ALL CAN'T MAKE A LIVING OFF OUR KIDS LIKE U DO. A SHAME BCCUZ I WAS ON URE SIDE W/ THE THOUGHTS IT WAS JUST A BAD COSTUME IDEA,AND RLY WHO CARES ?..UNTIL U MADE THAT IGNORANT STATEMENT!

#57.1 net nanny on 09/15/11 at 07:33 AM

Why are you shouting, our ears work just fine

#58 Not from Winder on 09/15/11 at 01:21 AM

I have read the comments based on this little girls outfit. I have watched the television show and wonder why parents do this. I have even seen some shows where the dads have just a big part as the moms. I think that enough has been said and done on this story. When it comes to events like this, parents will go to the extremes. Do I think a different outfit? Perhaps but what is done is done. The nation needs to let it rest. Instead of picking or criticizing this family, especially the mother, why not do the same for all the other parents who involve their children in these events. I mean remember a few months ago that there was a little boy competeing in an all girl pagent. If we decide to criticize one parent for letting their child participate in something that is of "glitz" world, then criticize the rest of the mothers that do the same. Now for all the news media, report on something else instead of beating a dead horse.

#58.1 natasha on 09/15/11 at 12:11 PM

i agree with you!!!!!!!!! there are most worse things than this going on in the world then a bad costume!

#59 winder's dirt archive on 09/15/11 at 07:53 AM

I have to say all of the nonsense printed in this paper makes me ashamed to be from this town. Oh but wait a minute... these people writing for this paper are not from this town. From what I understand they think it is okay and acceptable to print everyone's personal business, mistakes and family gossip. Well, I wonder if anyone would be interested in banning together to print all the dirt on Ms. Sinn-Clark???? We should start a tabloid on this journalists who have used their job to exploit individuals in this town and tramp around our town. Mrs. Wendy Dickey- I do not agree with your decision, however admire you for saying "hey, I was wrong". Parents make mistakes guys!

#59.1 Lorin Sinn-Clark on 09/15/11 at 08:24 AM

So, the pageant mom dresses her 3-year-old to portray a hooker, goes on Atlanta and national news to talk about it, then gets mad when the local paper covers the story and somehow I'm the bad guy? Okay, then; that makes sense. Let me know when you get that tabloid on local journalists going. I'll be the first to subscribe.

#59.2 What dirt? on 09/15/11 at 08:29 AM

Did you read the article. What is dirt about that? Please explain how that classifies as dirt? It is Mrs. Dickey explaining herself. Also something out this whole " our town" thing. How long do you have to live here to be considered part of the town? I really want to know the answer to that. Personally I am thankful for this paper. Before them nothing ever bad happened here, because the other paper did not report it! Corruption is not personal business no matter how many people like to think it is.

#60 Just a piece of info on 09/15/11 at 08:43 AM

The article has been changed since yesterdays first draft. Many of these comments including those of the Dickey family, friends and even those bashing were written before the article changed. Also, the picture was added of Paisley in her second costume that finished the skit.

#60.1 Lorin Sinn-Clark on 09/15/11 at 08:49 AM

To clarify: I contacted Wendy Dickey, told her we were doing a story and asked her if she wanted to say anything. The quotes from her in the current story are taken directly from her e-mail back to me. Publisher Mike Buffington edited the story. He did not alter any of her statements. What you read is what Ms. Dickey said in her e-mail to the paper.

#61 ? on 09/15/11 at 08:59 AM

This mom is in chruch! Just sayin

#62 Private business? on 09/15/11 at 09:28 AM

Dude, you must be a complete idiot. This is everywhere. It was on National TV. Please tell me in what world this is private business.

#62.1 Natasha on 09/15/11 at 09:40 AM

I have read these comments and I think that they are ALL ridiculous. I am not a personal friend but I was born and raised in Winder and really don't expect no less. I was in Pageants growing up, played sports, went to church and I graduated with honors. Being in pageants did not affect me! I did not get pregnant at 12, I was not a whore either. Also it was just a costume not more. Yes a bad choice but we all make them. I am a mother of 4 and yes i make mistakes to. I am pretty sure if she was not on T and T it would not have been that big of a deal but, she was and yes Paisley was BEAUTIFUL but the home town needs to back off a little. There are twos sides to every story and no one knows what goes on behind closed doors!!!! Everyone has an opinion and can share it! So here is mine...Also Mrs. Sinn-Clarke is not from Barrow county Area. Yeah she has lived her a long while but unless you was born and raised here she should keep her opionion to herself. Yes it is news in our home town but if you wanted the news it should have been from a better point of view than what the national news is sayin.....THANKS!

#62.1.1 Did you read the article in the paper? on 09/15/11 at 09:49 AM

Natasha,
Did you read the article in the paper? It takes no point of view. Most of the article is quotes from Mrs. Dickey directly.Reading comprehension is definitly not taught in Barrow County.
I am no fan or Lorin Sinn-Clarke. However to say if you are not born here you should have no opinion. Well that pretty well sums up why Barrow County is in such trouble.

#62.1.1.1 Glass Haus on 09/15/11 at 10:06 AM

Considering your lack of correct spelling & grammar, I wouldn't jab at "reading comprehension" skill of anyone else.

#62.1.1.1.1 @glass haus on 09/15/11 at 10:10 AM

It still does not make me wrong.

#62.1.1.1.1.1 Anonymous on 09/15/11 at 11:28 AM

It just makes you an ignorant hypocrite.

#63 Mike Buffington, Publisher on 09/15/11 at 10:56 AM

This story has been reported in the national news for days. Just how do you consider this "private?" There is nothing private about it.

#64 not just national, but international...... on 09/15/11 at 11:19 AM

Australia and England covered it too...and were just as disgusted. There was no personal agenda in reporting this news. In fact, if this paper is at fault for anything, it's being a little SLOW on the story....especially since it is a local interest piece. Leave the paper out of it. What's disgusting are the unintelligent responses in the comments section, from both sides. I have a headache trying to decipher what language you speak in Winder.

#65 Good Ole Boy on 09/15/11 at 11:32 AM

Well, it seems all comments and attacks are open. Lorin Sinn Clark is just plain mad she is not in the good lucking club and really needs to loose some crazy weight. Just UGLY. And this is her way to pick on the pretty people.

#65.1 juli on 09/15/11 at 12:40 PM

This is one of the dumbest remarks on this post you must be a young ignorant school kid as I can't believe a grownup would make a remark like this on someone looks, it just sounds so stupid.

#66 Julie on 09/15/11 at 12:29 PM

Sad thing is this is going to follow this family for the rest of their lives, think about it, google any of their names in 10-20 years it will always go back to the "prositute 3 year old dress up", I do not see anything funny about this it really makes me sick, I feel so sorry for the 3 year old, think about in a few years kids in her class googles her name and what comes up? this article and thousands more like it, it is not the papers fault, that is for sure, this woman thought is was funny and so does many others who was at the pagent, again this is NOT funny but sickening. That poor child! I am not making any judgements on anyone, again I feel just terrible for this child for the rest of her life to have to live with this.

#66.1 Anonymous on 09/15/11 at 01:05 PM

Everybody knows you shouldn't dress a kid like a prostitue until they're 4. Where's the common sense?

#67 don't forget to vote on 09/15/11 at 01:27 PM

Ron Paul 2012!

#68 MollyRose on 09/15/11 at 02:25 PM

First of all I am not a fan of baby beauty pageants. That said, I think this mother and child were railroaded by TLC for the publicity for their T&T show. It is all to bring in more ratings. Wendy, you have explained yourself enough, I believe your intent was honorable and have no problem with the dual outfits (too bad the tabloid press, magaazines, newspapers, and TV do not have enough integrity to report correctly. Paisley is cute the outfits adorable. Stick up for your family by REFUSING to be in another T&T show and let the matter drop and be forgotten. Best wishes.

#68.1 @ Molly Rose and Tot Mom on 09/15/11 at 03:52 PM

If you ask the 3 year old, who HER favorite actress is it will be Dora the Explorer. If you ask MOM who her favorite actress is - it would be Julia Roberts. I'd also be willing to bet mom's favorite movie is Pretty Lady.

I've watched this show once and was APPALLED by the parents.

What normal 3 - 4 year old makes statements like "show me the money" or "I rocked that stage" or "if I don't win the biggest crown ..."?

Children that age don't have a clue as to the value of money. You can ask if they would rather have 10 $1.00 bills or 1 $1,000 bill and they will chose the 10 $1.00 bills.

These children are mimicking their parents. They are simply repeating what they have heard over and over again. They don't have any real concept of the meaning.

These children are being EXPLOITED by their parents.

"Glitz" pageants shouldn't be for YOUNG CHILDREN! Teens maybe, BABIES NO!!!!

#69 toby on 09/15/11 at 03:00 PM

I can't believe for the life of me why a person would think this hooker costum is cute, it is vulgur on a hooker and it's even worse on a pretend 3 year old hooker. I could only think of 1 type of person who would think this is cute on a baby and you know where this is leading........ sicko'sssssss

#70 billy maple on 09/15/11 at 03:13 PM

After reading the story in the paper today, it seems Miss Hicky owes them and the writer an apology. She was trying to make them be the bad guys and they were just quoting what she said. This mom seems to have lots of built up animosity trying to blame others for her bad judgement. They are doing their job of covering things in the news and she is trying to cover her you know what by talking bad about others. It makes you wonder which one is the 3 year old!

#71 Anonymous on 09/15/11 at 03:45 PM

@Wendy
As you feel the sting of every negative thought or comment that is thrown your way, as you struggle to try and help everyone understand what your intentions may (or may not) have been, think of your daughter. This is what has been invited upon her. It's part of her life experience and will remain part of her forever. It is written upon the wall of who she is and it cannot be erased.

Certainly she didn't realize what she represented as she was "dressed up", certainly she doesn't fully understand the movie it came from... no more than she can understand what a trophy or competition really is. Any shame should fall soley upon the adult making the decision to attach any of that to a little girl before she even understands what is happening. And though it is not fair, as you witness what is happening to you right now you should realize that this is what has been given to her.

The tragedy isn't any mistake that may have been made - the tragedy will be if there is no lesson learned from it.

I know -- I was that little girl. When things got too challenging for my mother, and her personal visions were not being realized, she left me standing alone in the middle of everything. I was too young to understand what was happening when it happened. I was too young to realize I could ever say no. And now I am too old for anyone to care about the pain that was imbedded inside of me - and though it is not at the forefront of my life it is a pain that I will have to carry forever. Don't let that happen. Be happy to have your daughter as the gift that she is... without feeling that your priority is to be defensive, and without any ego.

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