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Cheerleader Nation
- Lifetime Television
- Genre: Reality TV
Common Sense Media says
Family-friendly reality show that's OK for teens.
Parents say
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this series includes scenes in which mothers and their teenage daughters argue, as well as scenes in which the teens push the boundaries their parents have set for them. Some of the girls on the show have boyfriends, and in some episodes there is dirty dancing and accusations of cheating.
What's the story?
CHEERLEADER NATION follows a group of super-competitive teenagers vying for spots on Lexington, Kentucky's Dunbar High School varsity cheerleading squad in the hopes of helping the school get to its third straight national championship. Leading the group is tough-but-sensitive coach Donna Martin who guides the girls through tryouts, daily practice, and, ultimately, the United Cheerleading Association National championships. Real-life dramas unfold as each girl faces her own personal challenges. (Examples include Martin's daughter, Ryan, who makes the team and finds herself struggling to gain her mom's approval on and off the court, and Katie, Dunbar's star soccer player who, as a senior, gives up the sport for cheerleading.)
Is it any good?
Teens and their parents will be enthralled by each hour-long episode, which gives them a rare glimpse into the lives of seemingly regular -- though extremely athletic -- teenagers navigating their way through high school. The girls on the show deal with managing friendships and romances while pursuing their goal and keeping up their grades, and come across as sincere in their attempt to "have it all."
But while the teens on the show are painted as "everygirls," they are anything but. All are extremely attractive, with nary a hair out of place, and all seem to come from affluent families where no need goes unmet. The only real issue these girls apparently have to deal with is overbearing moms who have just as much invested in their daughters' cheerleading skills as the girls do. Still, families who watch the show together will find much to talk about and will be highly entertained, if nothing else.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about how teens can successfully juggle extracurricular activities while keeping their grades up. How can you effectively manage your time in high school? Issues involving sports, competition, and ambition also come into play. How do you know when you've crossed the line in pursuit of a goal? Do parents put too much pressure on their kids to succeed?
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i laughed
i watch this show just to see how cheerleaders lives are. to me they look busy going to regionals and the nationals. i almost was a cheerleader and i hope i am next year. I wish younger kids could see some of the things on this show but i know they cant. This show is really good if you want to know how to be a cheerleader it is so good that it made me laugh and cry and i wish we could be like that you know
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I loved it i think any cheerleader would.
well i love cheerleading it is my favorite thing to do. i think if you really like cheerleading then you would research it and study it to see if you can make your self progress. but i have to say cheering is a dangerous sport and you shouldnt attempt it unless you are really into keeping with it and not giving up at anytime even if you do feel like you can't do something. always be careful when your cheering! but remember to always have fun and it doesn't matter what faces you make just be the best cheerleader that you can be! always be yourself and other people will try it too.<3morgan<3
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this is the best show ever
This is an awesome show! I laughed and I cried. Dunbar Cheerleading sets the bar for competition. I remember the first time i saw Dunbar perform which was on another tv show called MTV's true life Im a cheerleader. They followed Dunbar Cheerleading all the to Nationals. Dunbar Cheerleading is an exalent cheerleading program! I hope lifetime tv does this show for many years! lets go Dunbar!!!!!!!!!!!
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The BEST
I think that this show, show how hard cheerleader work. And that the stereotype of a dumb blonde is not true.
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GREAT SHOW
I loved the show. I never missed an episode and I actually cried when it was over. It was sooo good!! I really hope they have it again next year!!
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Great Mother and Daughter Show to watch
My daughter and I watch cheerleader nation every Friday night. It is awesome. And shows that cheerleading is a real sport. And the girls are so much fun to watch they are so supportive of each other.
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I WAATCH IT EVERY TIME.
I THINK THE SHOW IS GOOD BECAUSE I'M A CHEERLEADER. I WAS ON THE SHOW ONCE BECAUSE I WENT TO TEXAS AND WON FOR A COMPETITION. I HAVE BEEN A CHEERLEADER FOR 4 YEARS AND IT IS FUN
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A funny show...great for how not to act!!!
My daughter and I watch this show together. I think it's a good social lesson on how not to raise your kids. Our favorite quote has been "If I don't make cheerleading, I don't know what I'll do. Cheerleading is my life." We have great discussions on how there is more to life than popularity, cheerleading and putting all your eggs in one basket. Kids need to be more well rounded and realize that if you miss being a kid that you'll never get that time back. The girls and coaches are over the top.
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| Topics: | sports and martial arts |
| TV rating: | TV-PG |
| Network: | Lifetime Television |
| Genre: | Reality TV |
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