Culture Clash in the Public Schools

[Anonymous]

As a result I have seen that line-dance performed at more church-christian sanction activities than needed. But it is a crowd-pleaser.

Everybody loves the sexual objectification of girls and young women. Otherwise, it wouldn't be so universal in our media environment and our culture in general.

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Anonymous wrote:I am a cheer-mom and former cheerleader for DCPS junior high through college. I have 8mm home movie of our high-school doing that same cheer back in the 70's. It went like this... my back is aching cause, my bra is too tight, but we're still gonna when this game tonight, woo-woo! It was a football crowd favorite. As for the moves they are pretty tamed by today's standards.

But I am here to tell you I have attended cheerleader's competitions lately and have seen the line of decency crossed and rewarded with Grand-Champion trophies. Who doesn't remember the infamous Beyonce' bounce and how it was incorporated in everything that was entertaining. Yet, who didn't applaud when the female cheeleading team turned their backside to the audience and started mouthing the words of uh, oh, uh, oh!

DCPS have rules and regulations regarding cheerleaders I suggest you contact the appropriate personnel. I remember when KC and the Sunshine Band had a hit tune called "Shake, shake your booty" back in the 70's. Therefore, those words evolved into a cheer. Well those words, were shocking and appalling too many outsiders.

Here it is we are ready to enter the second decade of Y2K and the word "booty" and the dance moves are being called into question. Has anyone taken a glance at the uniforms lately. These are not home made outfits ANYMORE, it is the required standard uniform and the more revealing AT TIMES the better it is viewed as apperance worthy. I paid for a cheerleader uniform at it equated to a sports bra, briefs, tennis shoes and socks. What happen to the the turtle neck, sweater, skirt and what so ever else? You know what they told me...that outfit is too cumbersome and restricting it is ruled unsafe by cheerleading organizations and competions, go figure!!!

One more point...I was looking at the Parent Center bulletin board and they were offering "Dancercize" and the first thing was to learn line-dancing...guess what the first line dance that everyone wanted to learn and that was the"Booty Call?" As a result I have seen that line-dance performed at more church-christian sanction activities than needed. But it is a crowd-pleaser.

Need I say anything else? This "former cheerleader" is certainly inarticulate enough.

[Anonymous]

Need I say anything else? This "former cheerleader" is certainly inarticulate enough.

That's really mean. I, for one, appreciated her insight and look back through cheer history. We can't all by editors for The New Yorker -- you included.

[Anonymous]

Need I say anything else? This "former cheerleader" is certainly inarticulate enough

The "former cheerleader" here. "Go back, go back, go back to the woods, your comments were unnecessary and you don't look good."

Ending it with a cart-wheel, a running round-off and jump-split. THE CROWD ERUPTS IN APPLAUSE!

Shake, shake, shake your booty!!!! or do you remember this one "Talking out of the side of your neck"

I forgot high-school wasn't fun for you, toodles!!!

[Anonymous]

OP, My children also go to a very diverse school. I would not allow them to participate in any activities that offended my "code". I would explain to them the way I felt and why (with the usual info about all families have different rules/standards etc). My sons BF is not allowed to join the boyscouts and he knows his parents don't want to support the organization for various reasons. Please don't leave your school over an after school activity..use it as a lesson.

[Anonymous]

OP, a few questions: Does your daughter want to be a cheerleader? Has she even seen the cheers you are concerned about? Do you think that the sheer proximity to the children who participate will somehow "soil" your child's sensibilities? I'm not trying to flame here. I'm really just wondering because your comment seems so drastic.

Cultural norms are differ, and are based on a lot of factors. I, for one, don't believe I need to shelter my children from different cultures. Instead, I choose to use differences as teaching moments. So, if your daughter shows interest in cheering, you can simply explain what you believe is, and is not, appropriate.

Modern day cheering, at all ages, is different from what you grew up with. Cultural norms change over time. It's our job as parents to let our kids know what WE find acceptable. So, if you don't want that your daughter to participate, then don't let her. The idea that your child will somehow be sullied by being in the same school with the girls who choose to cheer seems misguided. Will you have no input in the development of your child's moral compass?

Also, for what it's worth, I am one that will not allow my children to join the Scouts, but they can be friends *gasp* with those who think differently.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I was floored to hear from a friend of mine whose children attend a nearby elementary school, classmates of her DC in 2nd grade were taken by their mother to the Miley Cyrus concert on a school night!

Second grade! Seven year olds! Either this mom wanted an excuse for herself to go and see Miley Cyrus or she is overcompensating for not being a cool enough mom! Who knows. Miley Cyrus is absolutely inappropriate and trashy. What kind of message is this sending to our young kids. Sad!

Well no wonder we have this thread about these young girls dancing and cheering suggestively, with role models like Miley Cyrus and idiot parents who take them to these concerts! Duh!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP, a few questions: Does your daughter want to be a cheerleader? Has she even seen the cheers you are concerned about? Do you think that the sheer proximity to the children who participate will somehow "soil" your child's sensibilities? I'm not trying to flame here. I'm really just wondering because your comment seems so drastic.

Cultural norms are differ, and are based on a lot of factors. I, for one, don't believe I need to shelter my children from different cultures. Instead, I choose to use differences as teaching moments. So, if your daughter shows interest in cheering, you can simply explain what you believe is, and is not, appropriate.

Modern day cheering, at all ages, is different from what you grew up with. Cultural norms change over time. It's our job as parents to let our kids know what WE find acceptable. So, if you don't want that your daughter to participate, then don't let her. The idea that your child will somehow be sullied by being in the same school with the girls who choose to cheer seems misguided. Will you have no input in the development of your child's moral compass?

Also, for what it's worth, I am one that will not allow my children to join the Scouts, but they can be friends *gasp* with those who think differently.

I was with you up till that end part - what do think isiwrong with joining the scouts

[Anonymous]

Some people have issues with the organizations non-acceptance of homosexuals..but I don't think we need to debate that on this thread..

[Anonymous]

They have cheerleading in elementary school?!?!?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Some people have issues with the organizations non-acceptance of homosexuals..but I don't think we need to debate that on this thread..

and athiests

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Anonymous wrote:

Need I say anything else? This "former cheerleader" is certainly inarticulate enough

The "former cheerleader" here. "Go back, go back, go back to the woods, your comments were unnecessary and you don't look good."

Ending it with a cart-wheel, a running round-off and jump-split. THE CROWD ERUPTS IN APPLAUSE!

Shake, shake, shake your booty!!!! or do you remember this one "Talking out of the side of your neck"

I forgot high-school wasn't fun for you, toodles!!!

LOL Very funny!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:They have cheerleading in elementary school?!?!?

They have it as an after school activity at my DD's private school. I haven't seen what they do, but my 3rd grader has asked to enroll and I will not let her, just as I won't let her enroll in hip-hop dance classes. I just explained to her that I didn't think those activities were appropriate for an 8 year old (7 at the time) and that I didn't approve of them. She got over it pretty quickly and I nudged her toward a sport instead. I want to encourage physical activities but not ones that objectify her and encourage skimpy clothing and suggestive moves. SHE'S ONLY 8!!!!!!!!

That battle was pretty easy this time around - I have a feeling it won't be so easy when she gets to middle and high school though!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Need I say anything else? This "former cheerleader" is certainly inarticulate enough

The "former cheerleader" here. "Go back, go back, go back to the woods, your comments were unnecessary and you don't look good."

Ending it with a cart-wheel, a running round-off and jump-split. THE CROWD ERUPTS IN APPLAUSE!

Shake, shake, shake your booty!!!! or do you remember this one "Talking out of the side of your neck"

I forgot high-school wasn't fun for you, toodles!!!

Wow, this is incredibly inane.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Need I say anything else? This "former cheerleader" is certainly inarticulate enough

The "former cheerleader" here. "Go back, go back, go back to the woods, your comments were unnecessary and you don't look good."

Ending it with a cart-wheel, a running round-off and jump-split. THE CROWD ERUPTS IN APPLAUSE!

Shake, shake, shake your booty!!!! or do you remember this one "Talking out of the side of your neck"

I forgot high-school wasn't fun for you, toodles!!!

This is really funny, but I suspect not in the way "former cheerleader" intended. (insert many exclamation points here.)