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[quote=Anonymous]Lots of good advice above (especially from drama student! rah rah!) You seem pretty invested too, Dad. Both need to step off. And please retire the tired trope that cheerleaders are cheering for boys on the athletic field instead of being athletes themselves. That is only a small part.

Cheerleaders are in it for the teamwork (and what teamwork--absolute trust in stunting), the performance (it's a rush! It helps with nerves, poise, crowds) and the sheer athleticism of what they do. I honestly didn't care a whit which "boy" was on the field or the court or if we won or lost. The "boys" also tuned us out.

Let her try it also encourage her to keep up with field sports if she enjoys that too. It is nice to have options. Especially since at the upper levels (and at advanced gyms) the stunts, the pressure and the MOMS can be insane. My DD is too little, but I would love her to be a cheerleader in the younger years and then transition to other interests before that scary cheer part!
sincerely, Valedictorian Cheerleader[/quote]

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