What should I do about my pageant loving mom?

Talk it out with her, I feel that a very crucial characteristic for parents is to be understanding. She should be willing to listen to what you have to say. I tend to believe that parents want whats best for their children, if this is so then she is likely to let you do that.

Tell her how much it bothers you to be doing something you don’t like. She can’t force you to do these things, that in my opinion is just cruel. She should at least understand what it is you want to do and let you do it. If she can’t get that then I’m very sorry for you. She isn’t the greatest mother if she doesn’t want to see you happy. Just sit her down and tell her that you need to talk to her. Basically you want to do this in a calm relaxed manner. Be careful with your tone of voice and the words you use. These all can effect how she sees what your trying to tell her. I hope she listens to you.

Tell her what really is inside you. Your mo is doing thins because you are her only doughter and everything she is giving it to you but I also imagine that if you told her things and let her know that you have dreams of your own she will accept it ofcourse she will be disapointed but also she will realise that you have to be happy whit what you are doing.

She probably will not be happy about it. There is no way to get around this. But you know what, she is not allowed to foist her dreams on you. She cannot relive her own childhood through you. You have a right to be happy and be yourself. Talk to her. Explain that you understand how much she loves it, you like that it gives you time with her and time to bond, but it is not who you are. You hope she understands and that you hope you guys can find something else to do together. You really want to make sure she does not think you’re rejecting her along with the makeup.

Just tell her. Sit her down and tell her honestly and nicely that the pageants and girly stuff isn’t for you and that you don’t want to do them anymore. She should be able to understand

Go with the first two responses. Have a nice talk with her. She will understand.