It sometimes seems that rules are not enforced fairly. People go into things knowing full well the consequences for failing to comply with the rules. So, if four cheerleaders chose to shoplift, they surely knew that they could be permanently barred from cheerleading at their school. Personally, I would be more afraid of the police than losing my position as a cheerleader, but that's just me.
The four Plano JV cheerleaders were initially kicked off of the squad for good when they were caught shoplifting late last year. A packet they had signed prior to making the squad listed all of the rules and codes of conduct required for being a cheerleader.
The parents fought back with appeals and won.
One Plano mom who spoke out is protecting her identity to protect her child.
She says the JV cheerleaders have been informed the district overturned the school's decision.
"The cheerleaders were told, the girls currently off the squad, would be returning to try out in the next year," she said.
Though it clearly states in the packet that if you've "been removed, you will not be allowed to try out in the spring."
I have to wonder if these parents are doing their children any favors by getting the consequences overturned. What lessons are being learned?