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  3 0 There are a lot of stereotypes about cheerleaders. They are not necessarily true. It is a good opportunity to be active, rhythmic, and perform in public. Cheerleaders I knew enjoyed the sport for itself not as a side dish for the other sports. But yes, you'd want to have a conversation about why she wants to be a cheerleader and most importantly check out the cheer culture at the particular school. Vinnie answered in Family & Kids about 1 year ago | Report 1 comment by Gloria… 0 0 Agreed that it really depends on her motivation and what the culture is like at school. Regardless of whether you want or don't want her to cheerlead, it'd be a fantastic teaching and learning opportunity. If I found out she just wanted to do it to be popular with other girls/boys, etc., I'd probably tell her I was disappointed, but it'd be her choice. Gloria commented about 1 year ago | Report Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

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  3 0 Yes. The older I get, the more I realize that a person's general levels of intelligence, humanity and decency have nothing to do with what they thought counted as "success" in high school. Some cheerleaders will grow up to be Sarah Palin, sure, but that's no reason to knock them. After all, some lefty, bookish beatniks grow up to be David Horowitz. Idiots will be among us no matter where we travel. Lee answered in Family & Kids about 1 year ago | Report Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

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  3 0 As a male ex-cheerleader, I would encourage the desire for physical activity, yet be cautious of the extreme risk of injury and death. I've seen girls break both ankles on the simplest jumps, and have seen girls become paraplegic because of stunts gone wrong. Ideally, gymnastics would fulfill my daughter's need for athletics and tumbling, but provided the team was reputable and there were boys on the team (for group stunting), i'd be alright with it no8do answered in Family & Kids about 1 year ago | Report Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

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  2 0 Your kids are ultimately going to rebel from whatever you tell them they can't do. I don't think you really have the right to tell them "no" based on your own prejudices and disliking. It's in the same vein as forcing your son into sports, discouraging them from having gay friends or forbidding your daughter from dating black people. Regardless of what your whims and biases are, they're yours, not your daughter's. LMNOP answered in Family & Kids about 1 year ago | Report Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

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  2 0 My parents accepted that (unlike them) I was not Christian, heterosexual, or prone to wearing LL Bean voluntarily. I also have more piercings and tattoos than they do. The least I can do is show the same tolerance, assuming there were no other reasons to prevent it (like grades). I would ask why she wanted to be a cheerleader, though. I'd be curious to know what she got out of it. CleverScreenName answered in Family & Kids about 1 year ago | Report Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

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  2 0 Cheerleading can be a positive activity. I chose to cheer in high school because I wanted to dance and cheer, not to become popular. I was one of the least popular cheerleaders, tried to stay out of the drama and generally avoided the jocks. I was really in shape and it taught me another level of discipline and teamwork. Overall it was a positive and fun experience for me, but there is a lot of drama that comes with teenage girls! If your daugther wants to cheer, don't hold her back. Let her learn for herself whether or not it's right for her. meowz answered in Family & Kids about 1 year ago | Report Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

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  2 0 i would hope that my daughter wouldn't want to, but i know i am bringing a lot of my own history to the discussion - the cheerleaders at my HS were right out of central casting. the meatheads who pursued them were also. so i would not want to see her get caught up in that clique. but you know your daughter better then anyone (certainly better than we) and can gauge her motivations better than anyone. what is she hoping to gain from the experience? popularity? or is it to have a fun athletic thing to do with her friends? once you get a satisfying answer as to the "why," i think you will know if it's something you should allow. PS how old is she? Mr. Herriman answered in Family & Kids about 1 year ago | Report Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

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  1 0 I'd want to know why--if she just wanted to do gymnastics, there are safer ways and places to do it than on football sidelines. It would involve discussion, though. I would not let a hypothetical son or daughter play football, though. Too much sub-concussive brain damage, even with helmets. Griffin answered in Family & Kids about 1 year ago | Report 1 comment by Penny Lane… 0 0 And cheerleading is MORE dangerous then football. We're not letting our boys play football either, most likely - I have met a lot of men with chronic back and knee pain from high school football, let alone the constant risk of concussion or more serious head injuries. Penny Lane commented about 1 year ago | Report Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

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  1 0 Depends, but generally, I don't see why not. According to this (clicky) article, Cheerleading is by far the most dangerous high school sport. Even if it *is* a Cracked article, they do cite legit sources to back up that claim. However, if it's really what your daughter (Or son! Boys do cheerleading too) wants to do, I can think of worse activities. It's great exercise, and an excellent team sport. You have to trust the people you're doing those routines with, so there's bonding galore. If cheerleading is their dream, I say go for it. katiedid answered in Family & Kids about 1 year ago | Report 1 comment by Emily Steed… 0 0 Anecdotally - I did cheerleading, wrestling, track, and debate in high school. I got my worst injuries cheerleading. Emily Steed commented about 1 year ago | Report Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

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  2 1 Yes. Hell, she can join the armed forces if she wants to, I'd still love her. But I hope I've taught her better than that. dwight moody answered in Family & Kids about 1 year ago | Report Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

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  1 0 Depends on how deep she gets into this, what it means to her, and how her grades continue... "Cagey" answered in Family & Kids about 1 year ago | Report Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

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  0 0 I am grateful for a conversation my mom had with me when I asked about trying out to be a cheerleader: why would you want to be a cheerleader when you could be doing something people are cheering for? I never thought about cheerleading again, and focused on swim team, running, debate and other activities. vivace72 answered in Family & Kids about 1 year ago | Report 1 comment by swimminginbooksx… 0 0 Times of changed.... Now cheerleading isn't about cheering for a team. All cheerleaders care about now is competitions so we practice 6 days a week and still cheer at games because we have to, but also because it gives us a chance to preform our routine before we compete it. I would let her do it. I'm a high school cheerleader and it forces you to have good grades because you can't cheer if you don't. Also cheerleaders aren't considered the popular girls anymore. They also aren't the party girls anymore ( soccer players take the cake for that one in my school) I will say that cheerleading can be very expensive and time consuming though. Like I said we practice 6 days a week have 2 games and one competition. It can also be dangerous so just make sure that the coach knows what she's doing and has all of the qualifications needed. Just let her know also that if she's injured to say something because a lot of girls will cheer with concussions and sprained ankles because they don't want to let their team down. I know that sounds like a lot of negative things but her are the pros: it's fun, it teaches team work, confidence, it keeps you in really good shape,and it gives you something to work for. Also my team is like my family. It's like I have 17 sisters that I can go to with any problem and I know that they will be there for me. I wouldn't be the same person I am today without cheerleading and my team. swimminginbooksx commented 15 days ago | Report Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

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  0 0 No. I have seen too many girls doing stunts over CONCRETE without coaches or parents thinking twice - I can't imagine how this is OK. Far too dangerous - your kid's brain and spinal cord are very precious, precious things. Dance and gymnastics will have to do. Penny Lane answered in Family & Kids about 1 year ago | Report Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

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  1 1 My daughter becoming a cheerleader is a great fear of mine. That or joining a sorority or god forbid, becoming a Republican. Of course, to rebel, she'll probably do all three. Cedarthvader answered in Family & Kids about 1 year ago | Report Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

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  1 3 I plan to discourage the dangerous and sexist extracurricular. I'd much rather have her try archery, football, louge or UFC. Rev.Enant answered in Family & Kids about 1 year ago | Report Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

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