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[dawgshow]

It may not teach a huge lesson but it definitely reinforces the lesson that a little bit of thought can do a lot of good. I know that my kids are very proud when they bring in a piddly dollar to help a charity at school. Why? Because they are doing SOMETHING to help a good cause. Could they do more? Sure and sometimes they do. However that doesn't diminish what they did then. If I ever heard someone tear them down or mock their effort because they thought that it wasn't enough mama bear would come out.
As for the backpacks, I think it's a great way for these KIDS to see how a little effort can have big playoffs. That's a pretty big life lesson in my book.


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[quitthedrama]

Oh wait,they didn't get another backpack or warm up by giving up their winnings to charity?!? WELL THAT changes everything!

I really see where @Mamarazzi is going here. We used to have discussions about this at the gym often that the kids needed to get out working and seeing what was really out in the world. That being said the charity idea for the bag is nice but I don't think it's teaches a huge lesson. ESPECIALLY when the argument is they gave up warm ups and backpacks or other items that they've already been given 10 times over before. I hope you realize how comments like those only intensify the elitist perception.

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If the athletes were all over themselves thinking they had done some major thing for charity then I would agree with you. The KIDS are not discussing this. The ADULTS are trashing kids calling them spoiled brats because they were asked to put their name on a backpack and did what they were told - I take offense to that.

 

[CharlotteASMom]

@dawgshow if that works for your child then great!

I say this from personal experience as I used to plan community service projects at CAC when my daughter cheered. One year we did Operation Child Christmas boxes where each family brought in items and the kids put them together. Was it a worth while cause? Yes but did they learn much? No. The parents went and bought the items (some with their kids some without) and the kids got together for 15 minutes at the gym and it was done. There just could have been a better way to teach them in that moment even though what we did was still great for charity.


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[SheCheers]

Does everything have to be a teaching moment? Does every move we make have to be about giving and being selfless? Are the ADULTS criticizing the KIDS giving to charity and volunteering?
Can we just be happy some good is being done especially since it's not hurting anyone?



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[CharlotteASMom]

If the athletes were all over themselves thinking they had done some major thing for charity then I would agree with you. The KIDS are not discussing this. The ADULTS are trashing kids calling them spoiled brats because they were asked to put their name on a backpack and did what they were told - I take offense to that.

Now wait a second...FIRST giving to charity is great no matter the amount or time or money given. There are just some projects that teach better lessons than others.

Secondly , YOU were the one bragging about the kids and YOU called then "spoiled suzies" so I hope you are taking that responsibility yourself.

The point that's trying to be made is there could have been better ways but we appreciate the effort as any giving is good giving.





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[BigBow]

Again, the kids were the one that CHOSE that the prize for winning was to be able to give money to their charity. Yeah, I'm sure it was a kid or two who brought the idea up, and then they all came to an agreement. I just can't believe that teenagers chose to do this, and they are still getting put down. I would be very upset if someone was talking about my kid (if I had one :)) like that.

When I was little, 7ish maybe, my mom picked a family in need off of one of those Christmas trees. One of the things the kids wanted were bikes. No, I didn't buy the bikes myself, as I was 7, but I sure did go with my mom and help pick out bikes for each kid. We go and bring the bikes to the kids, my mom hoping this will be a valuable life lesson for my brother and I, and the mother of the family barely even looked at us, never mind say thank you. Later that night, we saw on the news that someone donated a CAR to that same family. They were on the news, the mom was crying, etc., etc. My mom was SO disappointed that she was trying to do a good thing and teach us something, and it went so badly. Do you think because I didn't BUY the bikes, and the family wasn't thankful, that I didn't learn something? I remember that day so clearly. I learned that you should do things for people out of the goodness of your heart, not because you want to get something out of it. I learned some people are just not grateful, but that should not stop me from doing good or nice things for them.

To say these kids aren't learning a valuable lesson from this is not fair. You're right, maybe SOME kids couldn't care less. But, you don't know all of these individuals, and I can guarantee plenty of them will always remember this, how it feels to give back, and how fulfilling it is to do something for someone else out of the goodness of your heart.

 

[12stepCheermom]

Wow. Who knew signing a book bag for charity would be so offensive?

I cant speak for any team other than the one were involved in but their charity is VERY important to them as are the people behind it. That performance wasn't for them, it wasn't for a win, or jackets or trophies or anything else. Ask any kid on that team....that performance and the desire to win was solely for the benefit of one very special family. They weren't disappointed they didn't win but they were disappointed they didn't earn any money for her cause.

I don't know that any one thing they've done/not done "teaches" some permanent life lesson in one sitting but I do know the culture of that team, the coaches, and how they prioritize what's important day in and day out has helped shape that team into a group of kids collectively that truly care about each other and their families. And I, for one, was proud to watch them compete for someone other than themselves....and I suspect my sentiments and those of our respective teams are the same across many programs.

I just don't see the need to be negative about every aspect of everything and there's a fair amout of that going on in relation to the entire Champions League experience. There are positives in everything folks, let's have a paradigm shift and look for those rather than only focusing on what we don't like.

 

[quitthedrama]

Now wait a second...FIRST giving to charity is great no matter the amount or time or money given. There are just some projects that teach better lessons than others.

Secondly , YOU were the one bragging about the kids and YOU called then "spoiled suzies" so I hope you are taking that responsibility yourself.

The point that's trying to be made is there could have been better ways but we appreciate the effort as any giving is good giving.





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I was quoting another poster that called them that. My intent wasn't to brag about the kids but to defend them. If it came across differently than I apologize.

 

[yooolizzi]

I think the backpack auction has gotten out of hand. I think there should be a link to donate money to along with the auction link. There are people that are going to want to reach out and help, but can't afford to bid on a $250 backpack, let alone a backpack "valued" at $14600.

 

[Haileycheer]

Sure there are other better ways of earning money for charity than signing your signature on a backpack, but if it earns earns money for people who need it... why not? Gosh, if my signature earned hundreds (or thousands) of dollars to help a good cause, i'd do it everyday! Maybe they are not learning anything, but they definitely are helping out. Every penny counts.

 

[cheermommaRN]

If your going accuse someone of posting something at least quote the right post and the right person.
I know of more than a couple "cheerlebrities" that devote themselves to raising money for charity. Jenee donates the money from her bows to get kids diabetic dogs, members of Smoed are raising money for the baby with a brain tumor, members of Cheetahs work extensively not only with Superkatz but also the special needs groups in their high schools, Spirit collects 100's of toys for the Scottish Rite hospital, many gyms do community service projects all over the country.
I really am beside myself that a bunch of adults are bashing kids because they don't like HOW they are raising money for charities. I can guarantee you the charities are thankful regardless and that's all that matters.


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[Mamarazzi]

Sweet baby Jesus. Yall really got yourselves in a twist about this, didn't you? I take 100% responsibility for my post and wouldn't change a word of it.

Allow me to clarify, because evidently the ruckus bus is driving full speed ahead:

Spoiled Suzy - yes I called her that - is a girl on a team. Suzy doesn't necessarily account for the entire team, but then again, maybe she does. Take it however. If you feel personally attacked by my use of "Spoiled Suzy," maybe internal reflection is warranted.

It's really irritating when entire portions of my posts are negated. I think it's fantastic to raise money for these charities. Said that in my original post. Wonder if any athletes will go to the places and meet the people for whom they raised money?

I definitely did not bash every kid, on all teams, in any way, shape or form. What I said in the final paragraph - please refer back if needed - was that what I would like to see is owners, not athletes by themselves, selflessly, alone, whatever, but owners take a team to do a free camp. Coaches and owners are mentors, teachers and role models. Like it or not, these kids do what they say, and they could actually learn something about real life and struggles, and less about the ring campaign.

 

[CharlotteASMom]

I just don't see the need to be negative about every aspect of everything and there's a fair amout of that going on in relation to the entire Champions League experience. There are positives in everything folks, let's have a paradigm shift and look for those rather than only focusing on what we don't like.

I can only speak for myself in saying that my comments about CL and the charity have not all been negative. I've made quite a few positive comments. It's purely feedback both bad and good. "Every aspect and everything" is a huge statement.


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[Jcoach1]

I'm sorry but I agree with the previous poster. Regardless if you think it's promoting elitist brat behavior this is a CHARITY event. Who do you think you are downplaying this in any way? These athletes work hard on and off the floor. You "adults" should be ashamed of the bashing that's taking place here.


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[CharlotteASMom]

I was quoting another poster that called them that. My intent wasn't to brag about the kids but to defend them. If it came across differently than I apologize.

Sorry for attributing spoiled suzies to you. It was @Mamarazzi 'a fault!




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