AIBU to be considering a cheerleading party

[Maro11]

for my daughter's 5th birthday in July even though the majority of the class are boys? My OH thinks it's an awful idea, I think little 4/5 year old boys would love to prance around with pom poms. I am not planning on revealing the theme before the day just in case the boy's don't accept. I am doubting myself now.

I think for 5 year olds this sounds lovely. Cheerleading has both men and women participating and is considered a sport in its own right. YANBU.

Enjoy your DD's birthday :)

I'm with your OH. Prancing round with Pom poms is the LAST thing 5 year old boys are yearning to do, and they simply won't come to the party. Are you actually serious? .

I think it sounds like an awful idea

Probably quite dangerous too if they're not gymnasts and start trying to do the 'moves'.

A bit like having a wrestling party.

Personally I think it sounds horrendous. Sorry. I think both my ds (aged 5) and my dd (aged 7) would absolutely hate it.

i have been told by a cheerleading leader that when they did a demonstration for a mixed group of under 10s, the boys enjoyed doing it than the girls.

Seriously Flogging? Jumping around shouting, my DS would have been right in there at 5. My son also enjoyed play kitchens and tea parties alongside the whole Lego, Star Wars and being dirty and loud.

I should have added that I am getting a cheer leading company in to do the party, they will be two instructors to show the kids the moves, do party games, songs etc

Maybe some pom poms around for DCs to play with if they fancy and music.
But a whole party of it?! What are you looking at? - an hour or so of pom pomming?
Sounds a bit bossy.

Ah. x-posted with the games etc
Maybe it wouldn't be as bad as I'm imagining.

Yes you should have added that

Well you and your DD know the kids involved so presumably you'll know whether it's their thing or not.

Yeah i dont think you can base an entire party around cheerleading!
It would absolultely not be my choice, however its your DD's bday so whatever she wants.

Not a great idea IMO

My 5yo & 3yo sons would love it from what you describe - go for it if it's the type of party she wants.

Sounds fine if that's what your DD wants, but I would be upfront about the theme and then if people object they don't have to come.

My DD's school has a cheerleading club for half an hour after school run by the London Broncos. They had a taster before they asked the children to sign up and there are more boys than girls! It's not just prancing about with pompoms, they do stunts (learning to form a human pyramid etc.) and gymnastics as well. It's popular with her friends anyway :shrugs:

Does your DD want a cheerleading themed party, if she does then fine its her birthday but you should tell the guests and they can decide if they will enjoy it or not then, you don't want the party spoiled by a load of moody children.

If she doesn't want the cheerleading theme then I would say yabu as it should be something she wants

My ds who's 6 would bloody love this. They would all get into the spirit of it.

Horribly American

My DDs would love that!

But, is it something that your DD wants to do...?

Also, I would let people know in advance that it is a cheerleading party - so that then the children can wear appropriate clothes and any boys that don't want to go, don't have to. After all, the last thing you want is stroppy boys that refuse to participate. Surely its better to have fewer children there, but ones who want to do it?

I have done gymnastics parties in the past for my DDs, and they have also been invited to Dance parties. They have loved both and both have gone down well.