Toddlers & Tiaras: The Controversy Continues

See bonus photos from this week's PEOPLE cover story about the shocking world of child beauty pageants

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Madisyn Verst: Before

It takes about 3 hours of prep – and more than $3,000 for outfits, accoutrements, accessories and entry fees – to get this 5-year-old ready for pageant day.