Cheerleaders OH NO!

[theterms]

cheerleaders, south americans... I can't believe what I was reading. From what I understand, they try to keep the cheerleaders in just a few resorts, to keep them all sort of... condensed. For many, this is a great opportunity to make it to Nationals at WDW. It's televised on ESPN. They work really hard to get there.

I'd have to say the ones that are rude, etc., just never learned how to behave in public. That's the parents' faults and not just being 'cheerleaders'. I wonder what it would be like if there was, say, a huge football or baseball thing going on. Would the boys be so much better behaved than the girls? Curious...

 

[WendyMichaelJohn]

cheerleaders, south americans... I can't believe what I was reading. From what I understand, they try to keep the cheerleaders in just a few resorts, to keep them all sort of... condensed. For many, this is a great opportunity to make it to Nationals at WDW. It's televised on ESPN. They work really hard to get there.

I'd have to say the ones that are rude, etc., just never learned how to behave in public. That's the parents' faults and not just being 'cheerleaders'. I wonder what it would be like if there was, say, a huge football or baseball thing going on. Would the boys be so much better behaved than the girls? Curious...

If they were practicing on your walkway outside of your room or tossing the football around in the busses, yes. Cheerleaders chant EVERYWHERE, ANYTIME. That isn't youthful enthusiasm. That's impolite. No one wants to hear their chanting 24/7. My niece has to make an effort to curb her enthusiasm, but she does it.

What really cheeses me off is the "they're teenagers, what can you expect?" Well, if no one ever expects anything of them, then they won't learn a darned thing about how not to be an **** in public. Kindergarteners can walk quietly down a hall. Teenaged girls can do it too. I KNOW they can. They're just choosing not to. Teenaged girls can refrain from shouting on a bus filled with other people including sleeping infants. They are CHOOSING not to.

Frankly, what I find more offensive than people being annoyed by the teenagers is people who treat teenagers like morons who are slaves to their hormones and poor behavior.

Let me add that I have seen massive groups of teens at a technology summit in San Jose. There were about 1500 staying in two hotels. They were complete angels. They were quiet in the halls, they let guests with children onto the elevators first. No pushing, no shoving. They got a little giggly at times in the halls, even at night, but they were very respectful.'

There was a woman who posted earlier who said something like, "you can't expect teenagers to not be obnoxious...it's a requirement of them" or something like that. WHY? Of course you can expect that. Kids can have fun without mistreating others. Someone else (or maybe the same person) said, "You can't expect them at that age to keep their friends quiet." Baloney. I heard the teens in San Jose keep their friends quiet by saying, "Cut it out, dude, people are sleeping." Nice kids. Smart. They'll go far if they keep that up.

JMHO

Shel (yes, made the squad and aunt of a Pop Warner girl who WILL behave herself and have fun doing it or she will be on the first flight home. PERIOD)

 

[mitros]

Yes, not only can you expect that, but when a parent brings the child up to respect others rights, it happens! Sorry, I don't believe that "kids will be kids" garbage. Of course there are always exceptions, but parents, "teach your children well," and they will be respectfull of others.

 

[tnkrbell]

I'd have to say the ones that are rude, etc., just never learned how to behave in public. That's the parents' faults and not just being 'cheerleaders'. I wonder what it would be like if there was, say, a huge football or baseball thing going on. Would the boys be so much better behaved than the girls? Curious...

I completely agree!!!!!

 

[Mom21]

Here is how we are handling it. My dd will be one of those at Disney in Feb for cheerleading. She will also be there for baton on Presidents weekend for the parade and competition. Yes I know we are soooooooo lucky to get to do 2 trips in Feb.

We plan to stay at a different resort than most of the team. My dd is very well behaved, but honestly when her friends are chanting it will be so hard to keep her from it. We remove the temptation. Even so, no way on this earth would she be allowed to run free with a group of girls.

Call me the mean Mama, but no way, no how. She will be with Mommy and Daddy for the duration except for competition time.

 

[tnkrbell]

I bet your dd will have a ball!!! Nothing better then being in Disney never mind being in Disney with their friends!!!
As far as staying with the team we have to sign a document saying that every team memeber MUST stay at the same hotel as the team. I hope your DD LOVES her time in Disney!!!!

 

[chilis]

If they were practicing on your walkway outside of your room or tossing the football around in the busses, yes. Cheerleaders chant EVERYWHERE, ANYTIME. That isn't youthful enthusiasm. That's impolite. No one wants to hear their chanting 24/7. My niece has to make an effort to curb her enthusiasm, but she does it.

What really cheeses me off is the "they're teenagers, what can you expect?" Well, if no one ever expects anything of them, then they won't learn a darned thing about how not to be an **** in public. Kindergarteners can walk quietly down a hall. Teenaged girls can do it too. I KNOW they can. They're just choosing not to. Teenaged girls can refrain from shouting on a bus filled with other people including sleeping infants. They are CHOOSING not to.

Frankly, what I find more offensive than people being annoyed by the teenagers is people who treat teenagers like morons who are slaves to their hormones and poor behavior.

Let me add that I have seen massive groups of teens at a technology summit in San Jose. There were about 1500 staying in two hotels. They were complete angels. They were quiet in the halls, they let guests with children onto the elevators first. No pushing, no shoving. They got a little giggly at times in the halls, even at night, but they were very respectful.'

There was a woman who posted earlier who said something like, "you can't expect teenagers to not be obnoxious...it's a requirement of them" or something like that. WHY? Of course you can expect that. Kids can have fun without mistreating others. Someone else (or maybe the same person) said, "You can't expect them at that age to keep their friends quiet." Baloney. I heard the teens in San Jose keep their friends quiet by saying, "Cut it out, dude, people are sleeping." Nice kids. Smart. They'll go far if they keep that up.

JMHO

Shel (yes, made the squad and aunt of a Pop Warner girl who WILL behave herself and have fun doing it or she will be on the first flight home. PERIOD)

Woo hoo! I love you! I don't care who you are, who you are with, your age, your nationality, your sex, what sport you compete in or anything else that differentiates you from someone else. Please just try to practice human courtesy and kindness and realize that there are other people on this planet besides you. There is no excuse for rudeness....EVER. Maybe a lot of teenagers haven't grasped this concept yet, but surely their parents have (at least I hope they have.) Excitement and enthusiasm are wonderful when appropriate, but I think respect for others should always be foremost in someone's mind. JMHO.

In case anyone wants to say I am out of line, I want to state that I have a 5 year old that knows how to behave in public, many times I think she is more mature than the teenagers I see. I also have a 17 and 14 year old, so I am not out of touch with teens. It infuriates me when I see anybody, teenagers to toddlers to senior citizens, acting badly. If the behavior is bad enough, I won't hesitate to point it out to the offenders or the parents of the offenders as welll. Some may think I am horrible to do this, but I believe everyone on this planet deserves the same amount of respect. If you can't go out in public and remember that there are people residing here other than YOU, it is time for you to go home.

Sorry to take up so much time ranting, but I just came home from Vegas last night and was AMAZED at the rude people (rudeness is certainly not contained to the young)

I love cheerleaders by the way, I was watching a competition on ESPN this morning. My daughter has taken classes and can't wait to become a "real cheerleader" and I can't wait to watch her. I just hope she will remember what I have taught her and be respectful of others.

 

[disneyfreakjackie]

I bet your dd will have a ball!!! Nothing better then being in Disney never mind being in Disney with their friends!!!
As far as staying with the team we have to sign a document saying that every team memeber MUST stay at the same hotel as the team. I hope your DD LOVES her time in Disney!!!!

I bet she will, too!!! We had to buy the "Pop Warner Package", the commissioner did all the "package booking" for the entire organization (WDW only wants to deal with ONE person). In order to compete, the children have to buy this package, which means staying at the same hotel as the rest of the organization.

As for the High School Comp in February, I don't know . . . yet!!! I would imagine that it's worked the same way.

 

[LindsayDunn228]

Some may think I am horrible to do this, but I believe everyone on this planet deserves the same amount of respect. If you can't go out in public and remember that there are people residing here other than YOU, it is time for you to go home.

You know, I do think that is the best post I have ever read. You rock!! aw: