Giving a 2-year-old a concoction of soda, sweet tea, Pixy Stix, and daily coffee just to force them through long pageant schedules is deeply concerning. ​Pumping toddlers full of high doses of caffeine and sugar to mask fatigue highlights some of the most harmful aspects of competitive child pageants. Prioritizing trophy performances over a toddler's fundamental health, sleep, and nutritional needs raises major ethical red flags about what young children are subjected to in these high-pressure environments. ​What boundaries do you think should be legally enforced regarding caffeine and stimulant intake in child competitions?