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Ready to move on?
I've been a cheerleader since I was 7. I am now 14. I've been trying to quit for three years because quite frankly I'm sick of the fear of tumbling, the drama with the snots, and just the pressure of being a cheerleader and meeting expectations.
My moms forbid me from quiting for so long, she's even bribed me to keep cheering. But I've had it, I'm going to high school next year and I want to concentrate on my volleyball instead because it appeals to me so much more. I also want to shake of that cheap, snotty cheerleader image people get of me before they even know my name.
However, what do I do if I begin to miss it?
Cheerleading to me is sort of like my first love ya know? Its something I don't just hate right away, I still love it, but at times I can't stand it.
What should I do to make myself move on?
My moms certainly not helping. Thanks.
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hey I know what you mean. I Use to dance, and I quit, and I often wonder whether or not it was actually the right decision. And now, that I am 15 it is unlikly that I can get back into it after 5 years. Sometimes I wish my mom had told me that if I quit, it was more likely for me not to get back into it, because that was actually my plan, and when I went back, I didnt fit in, I had missed over a year of practice, I was in a class with different, more experienced kids, and it didnt work. I had to quit for good. So that's what you have to think about. All the options. I'm glad that you realize that you've grown out of it and you want to move on, but you have also realized that you wont be able to do it again now once you have quit.
As far as your mom goes, you should tell her that you realize that you wont be able to go back after you quit, and that you are okay with it, tell her that it is more than lazieness, and that you are going to stay active. And if she doesnt like it, there isnt really anything that she can do. It's your life, and if you don't wan tto go she can't make you.
As far as getting over your love, that is going to be hard. You should go to all of your friend's games and compittions because that way you can watch. The first few times, it will be super hard because you will wish you were out there doing it, but by watching them, often, you can get that little feeling that makes you feel like you arent abandoning it. And then after a while you can only go to a few a year, then slow it down to like once a year.
Cheerleading took over 7 years of your life, and you can't just ditch it like that, but if you find something else that you love (like V-ball) then you can concentrate on that and hopefully get over it. I hope I helped you!
Love,
Angie91
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i think you should just quit. since this is not your last year at school you can alway join again later if you miss it too much. when your young you have the luxury of trying lots of new things so go out and have some adventures. I think you also need to ask your mom why she wants you to cheer so bad.
But if it is the image that you are most concerned about, realize that in the high school you go to, cheerleaders may have a totally different image that what you are dealing with now. a little research might be in order.
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im a cheerleader too and sometime i also get sick of it. practices, reaching goals. im just like "you kno what i dont care" Ive also done volleyball too and i think tis fun. if you dont like cheerleading anymore, i think you should quit and do volleyball. Its much more fun doing what you want to do than doing somethin people expect you to be! same thingh happened. Ive been doing cheerleading, and as much as its fun, it gets really annoying sometimes. Which is why i joined basketball.
It's okay if you miss it. You have to move on in life. maybe quit cheerleading but take some tumbling lessons. But i think if youre getting tired of it, you should quit and moveonto volleyball. Trust me. if u stick with something you like, you will make cheerleading your past. Good Luck :]
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