My daughter's going into second grade this year.. she's been in cheerleading the last two years & this year she's not wanting to.. but it is SO good for her.. getting to make friends & be more socially active.. & I feel like starting her out young (she started at 5) that she will be more comfortable being in front of people as she gets older.. especially when it comes to class presentations, the like.

Her complaints are

-not having time to do anything.

This is true. She gets home from school at 3:30 & we have 15 mins to get her fed & change clothes before we have to leave for practice. & about an hour before bedtime when we get home.. so its a rush to shower, eat, get homework done & into bed.

-its hot & mosquitos are awful.

-they practice outside. I stay with her. We bring water & bug spray.. but it is hot and she does get hot & sweaty & itchy. I don't blame her there.

That's the end of her complaints really. I'd rather fix the issues & have her want to cheer than tell her she needs to.. but I do really want her to. It's turned into a big family event & her entire family (both sides of the family.. from grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, etc) show up at every single game and support her. I'm so torn!!!