All-Star Bragging Or Promoting?

[xtremeteal4life]

I think one of the most disturbing things that really bothers me is that some parents seem to want the fame just as their children "do" (I say that loosely). I recently saw on instagram a certain cheerlebrity's parent's bio stating that they were the mother of such and such cheerlebrity and owner of cheerlebity's clothing apparel line. No where in this particular parent's bio did it say that they were also the mother of another child...which I know for a fact that the mother has another child (not to sound creepy, but she posts her personal life all over social media) and I can't help but feel deeply sorry for that other child. I wonder how that child feels about their other sibling being put up on a pedestal? It's seeing things like this that is really disturbing...I really don't understand some people's motives...it's JUST cheerleading and I think many people forget that. Once a cheerleb graduates from highschool their time in our industry is usually done...I can't help but think about the issues that some of these young people are going to have and the insecurities added.

I think I know who you're talking about and if it is the same person, you could not be more wrong! A PM might be nice bc if it's the same person I'm actually really good friends w/her and know her other child- an older son correct?

 

[armycheermom]

I used to do that for all of our teams as well. We also used to record (or at least try) all of our teams for my YouTube page for family and friends.

You sound just like me!! It's exactly how I feel. Although I was never told "I couldn't" have any, I had 2 miscarriages before her and 2 tubals (one almost killed me) after her. So the fact that I have just ONE is a miracle!! I feel about her the same way people feel about their spouses.....we were meant to be!!The Fierce Board App! || iPhone An Apple a Day Keeps the Android Away

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I could have written all of these post! 12 years of trying,6 miscarriages,3 doctors telling me my body wouldn't/couldn't handle a pregnancy,a very tough birthing experience and finding out that my baby would be born with sickle cell anemia..but somehow,thru all of that,I was blessed with my precious,sweet,amazing baby girl! I am extremely proud of her and always will be;I didn't think I would get to experience being pregnant, having and raising a child-and then,I get blessed with one as amazing as my ladybug,there are just no words. I try not to brag or be that overbearing,"look at my little perfect baby!" mom,but I never thought I would have a child...,my baby girl and my husband,are two of my biggest accomplishments and blessings...there are just,no words to describe how I feel about daughter and my little family,but I know y'all feel the same!

 

[xtremeteal4life]

I could have written all of these post! 12 years of trying,6 miscarriages,3 doctors telling me my body wouldn't/couldn't handle a pregnancy,a very tough birthing experience and finding out that my baby would be born with sickle cell anemia..but somehow,thru all of that,I was blessed with my precious,sweet,amazing baby girl! I am extremely proud of her and always will be;I didn't think I would get to experience being pregnant, having and raising a child-and then,I get blessed with one as amazing as my ladybug,there are just no words. I try not to brag or be that overbearing,"look at my little perfect baby!" mom,but I never thought I would have a child...,my baby girl and my husband,are two of my biggest accomplishments and blessings...there are just,no words to describe how I feel about daughter and my little family,but I know y'all feel the same!

I remember once she came home from the NICU I would check in her bassinet (in my room) like every 20 minutes for the first two weeks she was home just to see if she was still breathing (she was born not breathing and coded twice- she was also completely blue the first time I saw her for all of 30 seconds).

 

[Nikaa]

I have no idea who are you talking about.

 

[mommadonna]

I could have written all of these post! 12 years of trying,6 miscarriages,3 doctors telling me my body wouldn't/couldn't handle a pregnancy,a very tough birthing experience and finding out that my baby would be born with sickle cell anemia..but somehow,thru all of that,I was blessed with my precious,sweet,amazing baby girl! I am extremely proud of her and always will be;I didn't think I would get to experience being pregnant, having and raising a child-and then,I get blessed with one as amazing as my ladybug,there are just no words. I try not to brag or be that overbearing,"look at my little perfect baby!" mom,but I never thought I would have a child...,my baby girl and my husband,are two of my biggest accomplishments and blessings...there are just,no words to describe how I feel about daughter and my little family,but I know y'all feel the same!

:kiss:

 

[mommadonna]

I remember once she came home from the NICU I would check in her bassinet (in my room) like every 20 minutes for the first two weeks she was home just to see if she was still breathing (she was born not breathing and coded twice- she was also completely blue the first time I saw her for all of 30 seconds).

I did the same thing. She slept in a pack n play bassinet thing in my room until she was a year old. I've never been so afraid. Bless you.

 

[THEJOEL]

It's a fine line that is for sure.
Do I post vids of my CP? YES! Have I bragged on her on social media and Fierceboard? Yes! Have I joked about her becoming a "Cheerlebrity"? Yes!
I am proud of my CP mainly because I am in awe of her sometimes. I know I could have NEVER done or do what she does at 6. I get dizzy just watching her tumble sometimes..LOL. However, if she played the piano or played soccer I would post videos of that.
The difference is simply this. That's not ALL I post on Facebook, Twitter, Fierceboard, etc. Every post is not a vid of her tuck or pics of her in her cheer uniform. I love my CP but she isn't just a cheerleader she is a smart, pretty and loving CHILD. This is supposed to be a team sport that will keep her fit, teach her life lessons and be FUN. This, for my family, is not a means to an end it's an activity that my CP loves. The main benefit that I see is since she will always be an only child, a long but pretty cool story, she has DOZENS of big sisters and surrogate aunts/uncles who adore her.
My favorite pic of her last season was not her with a medal or national championship banner, which she got, it was a pic of her sitting in the lap of an older girl from another gym in our town during Cheersport Grand in Columbia. Two "rival" gyms, two separate uniforms,10 years apart in age and they couldn't have been any happier to see each other. THAT'S WHAT THIS SHOULD BE ABOUT! Freindships, relationships and fun.
If the Cheerlebrity thing happens cool. If she gets to cheer at college with a scholarship that's cool also. If she quits cheer in a few years so be it. But I am not banking on any of those. This is what my child does not who she is.

 

[FamUsM0m]

I video my cp all the time. Sometimes (most of the time) without her knowing (because she hates it) I end up showing her later and then she keeps wanting to rewatch it. It actually helps her. As with any new skill, learning by repitition is key. Watching yourself do it over and over. I post the videos on facebook and tag her in them. I also post them for family that live elsewhere (NY, RI, MI, CA, HI). I post them so that the video is always there in case it gets deleted from my phone. Yes, they're on the internet. Do I think it's promoting? Sure, why not? If someone sees it, recognizes her, acknowledges her talent, great! I in no way, shape or form do I see it as trying to make her a cheerlebrity. I am proud of her accomplishments. I don't think it's overzeaslousness on my part. If she asks me not to post it, I don't. Simple as that. She doesn't want that kind of pressure or recognition. But I see nothing wrong with posting videos of milestones and accomplishments and being proud of your child's talents or your child being proud of their talents. Why do it if they aren't going to have any pride at all in it?

 

[cheerinatorXdad]

I think those who have seen the examples @cheer dad is referring to get his point. Posting videos of your kid on your facebook when the purpose is to show family and friends is completely acceptable and is in no way "a sin". However, when you start multiple threads on this board, twitter, a public facebook page and any other social media out there that is where the line is crossed and in doing so the intentions seem to be trying to promote your child and get them to "Cheerlebrity status".

I agree. There's a point beyond, "hey look, I'm proud of my kid" where it gets ridiculous.