Parent team...question

Date: Fri Jul 21 1:51 PM, 2006

RE: Parent team...question

Date: Fri Jul 21 6:03 PM, 2006

I'm thinking that there are parents on parent teams who are cringing at some of the responses by their fellow team members (who at times are acting more like children than the children we really came to see).

Some of us happen to agree with the post by Pathetic, so I guess we're also the pride and joy of our gym. It's funny that anyone that has anything negative to say about parent teams are accused of things completely unrelated (I mean, completely).

Nothing else to add that hasn't already been said by others.

Date: Fri Jul 21 6:32 PM, 2006

Did it ever occur to you the kids may want there parents to do it. I've heard kids ask their parents to do it . The kids like when their fokes get involved. I have seen the smiles and cheering the kids do. Proud to have their parents perform. It's not hurting anyone. I have never done it . I'm afraid I'll hurt myself, but I've thought about it more then once, and my kid has begged me to do it.

Date: Fri Jul 21 7:46 PM, 2006

You should do it. It was a BLAST! Maybe we are acting like kids in a way cause it makes us feel like kids again to have such a wonderful time! I haven't laughed that hard in YEARS as I did during practice! I couldn't advise it any stronger to you to become a part of your parent team. It was such a wonderful experience and I would do it again in a heartbeat!!!

As for the negative people, here's a kid behavior for ya..... ttttthhhhppppppttttttttt.

hehehehehehehehe

Now I'm going to go throw a temper tantrum so someone makes me dinner.

Date: Fri Jul 21 8:00 PM, 2006

I don't think anyone is doubting it's fun to do. I love jumping on a trampoline, but do I expect others to enjoy watching me? Tell me something, would you have just as much fun on it if you only performed in front of your own gym? I'm guessing the answer is yes. Nobody is saying don't have fun doing it; they're saying not everyone is having fun watching it.

I think Funny was referring to the posts from these parent team members; that a few are extremely childish. Kind of scary as a matter of fact.

Date: Fri Jul 21 8:18 PM, 2006

I agree with the above post. Those posts from the parents who "enjoy cheering" are indeed scary. The comparisons to cleaning up vomit, making lunches, discrimination, women voting and the special needs team? Insane. I sing in the shower and in the car, but would not go on stage at my daughters school talent show to perform, even for fun. I have been approached to be on a parent team and have declined. Hope you all have fun and make your gyms proud.

Date: Fri Jul 21 8:58 PM, 2006

I think everyone is misunderstanding each other. I believe what most people are saying (and I could be wrong) is that they don't want to see parent teams compete. I have to say I agree. There is no age cap to Allstar Open teams, if you want to be competitive join one of those teams. As to parents having fun and exhibitioning at competitions, it's better than staring at the wall while you're waiting for awards to be tabulated, and I have no problem with it. I think the issue people are having here is in the parent teams becoming a competitive division.

Date: Fri Jul 21 9:52 PM, 2006

I don't want to "compete" but I don't want to be belittled either. It made me feel so sad inside to be called names. But being chastized won't stop me from having fun with my friends.

What I think is another misunderstanding is... we aren't doing it to perform. We are doing it to have a good time. Yes, we could do something else. But we are at that gym sometimes 5 to 6 hours a day, so we might as well be a part of the fun our gym offers us. We are lucky to have a gym who cares about their kids AND parents. Our coaches volunteer their time to have fun with us and love it as much as we do!

To everyone who wants to be a part of a parent team, don't let some of these posters get you down. It's worth it in the long run and you make life long friends. Sometimes someone has to go against the grain and make some waves for people to open their minds and hearts.

Good luck to you all this season and nothing but the best wishes for everyone.

OC Parent Team Mom

Date: Fri Jul 21 10:04 PM, 2006

Yes, I believe that is the issue, for the most part. The original post was someone looking for competitions that had parent team divisions, as if that should be any kind of priority or reason for choosing which competitions to go to. I think some of us were also concerned that it would start to be more than just a cute thing to entertain us while we're just sitting around. Others question why they do it at all. We are a captive audience for the most part, because we're waiting for awards (it's not like we can leave). So some of us would much rather see more kids (I for one love the college exhibition teams they typically have during this quiet time). But hey, if the majority are fans of it, I can find something else to do.

Thanks for helping us summarize things before it spiraled into even more weirdness!

Date: Fri Jul 21 10:25 PM, 2006

Parent Team Mom wrote:

I don't want to "compete" but I don't want to be belittled either. It made me feel so sad inside to be called names. But being chastized won't stop me from having fun with my friends.

What I think is another misunderstanding is... we aren't doing it to perform. We are doing it to have a good time. Yes, we could do something else. But we are at that gym sometimes 5 to 6 hours a day, so we might as well be a part of the fun our gym offers us. We are lucky to have a gym who cares about their kids AND parents. Our coaches volunteer their time to have fun with us and love it as much as we do!

To everyone who wants to be a part of a parent team, don't let some of these posters get you down. It's worth it in the long run and you make life long friends. Sometimes someone has to go against the grain and make some waves for people to open their minds and hearts.

Good luck to you all this season and nothing but the best wishes for everyone.

OC Parent Team Mom

Thanks OC Parent....well said. I agree with what you said. There's always going to be negative people out there, and "Oh well".....Life is good and as long as the main focus is the kids and no one's getting hurt.......then go for it! You Cheer Team Parents....Keep up the good work and giving us something to laugh and smile about! At least you're out there doing something positive!
From another Cheer Parent

Date: Fri Jul 21 10:42 PM, 2006

You just can't stop with personal insults, huh? Don't label folks who think it's NOT about the kids as negative people. You can keep telling yourselves it's about the kids, but it's not, it's about you guys having fun. So go for it, but don't turn it into something it isn't, you're not fooling anyone. We're not negative people, we're sensible parents.

Date: Sat Jul 22 8:50 PM, 2006

I think this by far has to be one of the funniest posts ever. The kids are acting like KIDS, saying how they dont want the parents to cheer because its for the kids only. OKAY what about the college teams, they aren't kids and some of those individuals on those college teams have KIDS. Wow, thats a thought! Maybe because I have two kids and I'M ON A COLLEGE TEAM! I give props to all the parents who said what they wanted to say and do what they wanted to do because that is just great. "If you dont want to watch, get out of the room!" Parents, keep doing what you're doing and kids who support them, that is great! As for the KIDS who are being negative, just stop, really, no one wants to hear a cry baby.

Date: Sat Jul 22 10:39 PM, 2006

Wow, now we're comparing parent teams to college teams that have members who happen to be parents. I'll tell you what, when the parent teams start cheering like the college teams... I promise you, they will have my undivided attention. Until then, I'll be getting a churros while they do their thing.

Date: Sun Jul 23 12:06 AM, 2006

I'll be in line with you! What used to be funny once upon a time, has gotten way too serious. I still can't believe adults are making these crazy comparisons and calling "us" negative and "cry babies?" Just because we don't go to competitions to see wanna be cheerleaders trying to "get fit" and "have fun," on the same stage where my daughter has worked for eight years to do something she takes very serious. Again, I think as long as it is at the end and we are not expected to stay and watch, no problem.

Date: Sun Jul 23 7:21 AM, 2006

When you grow up, you'll understand. Now go clean your room. It's a mess. Have you checked under the bed? You're gonna attract ants with all that junk in there! Oh yea, and do the dishes to. I'm not your maid.

When I get back from cheer practice, it had BETTER be done or you're not going ANYWHERE next weekend.

WE STILL HAVE THE POWER TO DO WHAT WE WANT, PARENTS!!!! (EVIL LAUGH)

Date: Fri Jul 28 10:40 AM, 2006

OC's Parent tema was amazing at Jamfest! You could tell that they were having a good time and everyone in the arena was having fun with it too!! OC got a great reaction out of everyone at the compotition. It was amazing to hear their whole gym yelling the cheer at the same time. It was a great atmosphere and everyone seemed to enjoy it.

Date: Sat Jul 29 9:43 AM, 2006

It was fun, something to laugh at and about while we were just sitting there. Would it be fun year after year, at more than just a couple competitions? No, it would get old pretty fast. But once in a while for entertainment purposes only? Sure, I have no problem with it. I think the original post was talking about adding it to more competitions and even having a division, and that's when people started to disagree. It's good to see both points of view.

Date: Sat Jul 29 7:38 PM, 2006

Thank you NorCalMom!!!! We had fun and it was scary at the same time! it gave me a new appreciation for what our kids do, that's for sure! I truly didn't know how out of shape I was till I got all dizzy doing a forward roll!!! And there I am yelling, HIT THAT STANDING TUCK!!! Boy I sure can't talk, can I???????

lmao
OC Mom

Date: Sat Jul 29 8:42 PM, 2006

Yeah wrote:

It was fun, something to laugh at and about while we were just sitting there. Would it be fun year after year, at more than just a couple competitions? No, it would get old pretty fast. But once in a while for entertainment purposes only? Sure, I have no problem with it. I think the original post was talking about adding it to more competitions and even having a division, and that's when people started to disagree. It's good to see both points of view.

I so agree with you...having a parent team a couple of competitions here and there is fun...but truthfully, I wouldn't want to see it at every competition and having a division either. I think it should be kept for entertainment purposes only also. I was on a parent team, and we "competed" at 2 competitions. It was a blast and made me appreciate my cheerleader more. Anyway, you said it well.......