IT’S hard not to think of those photos of dolled-up JonBenet Ramsey during the first few scenes of “Showbiz Moms,” a series on real-life stage parents and their kids that begins next month on Bravo.

“We’re in an age when it’s not enough to want your kids to be a doctor or a lawyer anymore,” says executive producer Randy Barbato, who directed “The Eyes of Tammy Faye” and “Party Monster” (starring Macaulay Culkin and Chloe Sevigny).

“It’s almost like, if you’re not on TV, you don’t matter – and I think that has a huge impact on the kids and what they want to be when they grow up,” Barbato says.

“Showbiz Moms” follows five parents as they shepherd their kids through beauty pageants, talent competitions and auditions.

Barbato and supervising producer Todd Radnitz say they didn’t go into the project with any preconceived notions.

“I think, in some instances, some parents are living out their dreams through their kids,” Radnitz says.

“But I also think that, in some cases, the kids are truly enjoying it, and are convincing their parents to go along with it.”

One mother wants her 4-year-old daughter to be a beauty queen – and spends upwards of $20,000 a year on hair, makeup, hotels, entry fees and clothes.

Another parent has seven kids – all of whom are pursuing acting careers. The family moved from Vermont to Queens to follow their dream – and the kids have earned more than $100,000 thus far.

“Certainly there are young girls dolled up with big hair and makeup, but you be the judge of that – some of the kids enjoy it and some don’t,” Radnitz says.

“Some parents are really tough on their kids – the 4-year-old beauty pageant contestant getting a fake tan, for instance,” Barbato says. “But it just seemed relevant to look at parents who are involved with their kids in pursuing careers that involve fame.”