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Originally Posted by KAPPAtivating
How do you all feel when you see children participating in step-shows throwing signs and what not? Do you feel that is okay? In my opinion, I don't see anything wrong with the young lad in the video. It reminds me of me and my neice. Since she could speak, I have taught her the "pretty on my left..." chant. Not for her to be "pro" XYZ org., but rather to get her on her way to being confident. If the child is handling business in school (and can recite ABC's as well), then I don't see a problem.
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In a step show, I still don't appreciate a child doing my handsign or call because she's not a member. Period.
What I'm steadfast on is a child not doing the handsign or call at random moments in life. For instance, my niece's mom is an Old School AKA who will throw up the pinky in a minute. Just this past week, that child sat in her mom's truck and threw up the new school (as my sis-in-law dubs it) ivy hand sign. Mom wasn't bothered, but I know I was.
Chants are cute and aren't so harmful, as long as they're pride in the org, not dissing other orgs. Just don't do the call.
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