- Apr 14, 2017
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I recently learned that two AS cheer-lebrities have turned to homeschooling instead of traditional high school, I assume so they can focus on their cheer careers. And that’s great. More power to them. They’re both very talented and clearly have a future in AS cheer in wherever direction they choose to go.
My question is: why? Usually when athletes are homeschooled, it’s because they’re training for the Olympics or are focusing on a future in pro sports. Neither of which cheer can offer (unfortunately).
So I’m not sure what the logic is behind their decision? I’m not judging, just curious. It struck me that maybe they’re in an awkward position because they’re half IG celeb/half kid and that makes a “normal” HS experience impossible for them. Or maybe they’re being bullied? Otherwise if their goal is to homeschool so they can streamline their training in order to take the next logical step of making a level 6 or college team (one’s been pretty vocal about Kentucky), well... kids do that without homeschooling all the time. So I’m just not sure what the endgame is supposed to be. Is there anyone here more familiar with homeschooling who could shed some light?
My question is: why? Usually when athletes are homeschooled, it’s because they’re training for the Olympics or are focusing on a future in pro sports. Neither of which cheer can offer (unfortunately).
So I’m not sure what the logic is behind their decision? I’m not judging, just curious. It struck me that maybe they’re in an awkward position because they’re half IG celeb/half kid and that makes a “normal” HS experience impossible for them. Or maybe they’re being bullied? Otherwise if their goal is to homeschool so they can streamline their training in order to take the next logical step of making a level 6 or college team (one’s been pretty vocal about Kentucky), well... kids do that without homeschooling all the time. So I’m just not sure what the endgame is supposed to be. Is there anyone here more familiar with homeschooling who could shed some light?