I went to a hockey game today, and I was a little disturbed by the values we have decided to instill in our children. On the sidelines, behind the glass, was a group of cheerleaders. They were wearing practically nothing, which is to be expected, although I’m not sure why they didn’t freeze. I was wearing pants and a sweatshirt, and I thought I was going to die. But it didn’t really bother me much until I saw their large following of little girls.
They were referred to as the “Junior Cheerleading Squad.” They were about eight, and they idolized their teachers. While fully dressed, their attitude perfectly matched that of the cheerleaders. And why shouldn’t it? When given such role models, why wouldn’t they want to be just like them
We often blame slutty behavior on low self-esteem, but is it? Or is it just a result of society making this kind of behavior cool?
The Junior Cheerleading Squad put on a show between the first and second periods. The dance had many moves in common with a scene from the movie Mean Girls where a little girl is dancing to MTV. The primary difference between the two dances was that in the movie the dance was considered social critique.
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I know I just posted it, but it is along the same lines you are on here...
Its a shame how much of this goes on...
-aved
Cheerleading has been around for ...the proverbial "ever".
It's a girl thing. I never cheerleaded, but I don't see the problem with it.
Every generation has dances that people freak out at. It's just history repeating itself, and I'm sure little kids have mimiced these dances as long as they have been around.
Be glad the little ones were dressed, and not scantily clad as well.
I understand that cheerleading has been around forever, but I strongly disagree with it. I understand wanting a section to cheer for a team, but they could definitely be dressed when they do it. If we aren't gaining from the sexual aspect of it, then why should they be wearing so little clothing? I can respect wanting to see the dances of slightly dressed women, but I don't think this desire should be endulged in public, even family, places. I think we are too comfortable with it. I don't think it is the absolute worst thing in the world, but it does make me a little sick.