Has cheerleading become too dangerous?   A story from
Momlogic.com says that cheerleading has become the No. 1 most
dangerous sport for girls.  It certainly has evolved over the
years from a pep club to a very physical, acrobatic sport. Do
you think we need to scale it back for any level under college?
As a mom, it does make me nervous when it comes to injuries, but
so does gymnastics. Would you hold your kid back because of your
fears they’d be injured?  Categories: Activities Jennifer Gish
7 Responses    1. Emalie says:      I was a cheerleader from
high school through college. Yes, the sport has gotten more
“dangerous” but really the bar has been raised on all sports and
athletic activity, I believe. I am also a dancer and have seen
that genre of activity become more intense, physically. What was
considered an advanced move 20 years ago is now standard
procedure.      That being said…parents need to fully understand
the sport their child is involved in. Learn the risks, and make
sure proper precautions a