A few years ago, I saw a picture of a sign at a ball field. It made mention that there is little probability of a college or pro scout being there taking notes. Also, a reminder that coaches are volunteers and umpires are high school or college students making little if anything. Of course, the sign was more concise. In a nutshell, parents and relatives STFU.
In Norway, "All 54 national sport federations voted to adopt and abide by Children’s Rights in Sport, which also describes the type of activities not allowed by member clubs. No national championships before age 13. No regional championships before age 11, or even publication of game scores or rankings. Competition is promoted but not at the expense of development and the Norwegian vision: “Joy of Sport for All.” “Violate the rules, and a federation or club risks losing access to government grants, generated from proceeds of sports betting and other gambling to help build facilities and fund programming.” “We have the same platform in Norway’s schools,” Andersen said, referring to a policy of waiting until a child is 13 to issue grades. “It’s impossible to say at 8 or 10 or 12 who is going to be talented in school or sport. That takes another 10 years. Our priority is the child becoming self-reflective about their bodies and minds." We can do better by our children in the USA.
Started going downhill back when participation trophies started up. Parents demanding everyone gets a trophy only led to more demands and complaints about equality and being fair to their kids.
I learned about sports parents in 1958 playing baseball. They were probably like that before then. They’re the same at our granddaughters’ soccer games.
I like this one. My oldest daughter played sports. I saw right away that it was nothing but a money grab. I haven’t encouraged my youngest daughter to participate. They put all the really good athletes on traveling teams and steal their childhood from them. Meanwhile, the kids they determine to not be that good, get cheated by parents who whine, and throw a fit if their kids don’t end up on teams that have the best talent that’s left. I’m not putting my baby girl in the middle of that idiocy.
I couldn’t believe it when I saw it with dads of friends on my son’s team. First time was a shocker and then a second dad a few games later. Later I found out these two were the coaches of the team when they were younger. Don’t know if that had anything to do with it, but the vehement yelling and anger are uncalled for.
Retrac Premium Member 11 days ago
Some parents need a “time out” room.
Or a penalty box.
Calm down, parents!
Stop embarrassing your kids and let them play!
cmxx 11 days ago
And some other parents need a gag and a straitjacket.
brwydave Premium Member 11 days ago
Do children under twelve really need organized sports directed by adults?
gozirra2 Premium Member 11 days ago
A few years ago, I saw a picture of a sign at a ball field. It made mention that there is little probability of a college or pro scout being there taking notes. Also, a reminder that coaches are volunteers and umpires are high school or college students making little if anything. Of course, the sign was more concise. In a nutshell, parents and relatives STFU.
Egjen Skis Premium Member 11 days ago
In Norway, "All 54 national sport federations voted to adopt and abide by Children’s Rights in Sport, which also describes the type of activities not allowed by member clubs. No national championships before age 13. No regional championships before age 11, or even publication of game scores or rankings. Competition is promoted but not at the expense of development and the Norwegian vision: “Joy of Sport for All.” “Violate the rules, and a federation or club risks losing access to government grants, generated from proceeds of sports betting and other gambling to help build facilities and fund programming.” “We have the same platform in Norway’s schools,” Andersen said, referring to a policy of waiting until a child is 13 to issue grades. “It’s impossible to say at 8 or 10 or 12 who is going to be talented in school or sport. That takes another 10 years. Our priority is the child becoming self-reflective about their bodies and minds." We can do better by our children in the USA.
sperry532 11 days ago
Oh, if only.
aristoclesplato9 11 days ago
Started going downhill back when participation trophies started up. Parents demanding everyone gets a trophy only led to more demands and complaints about equality and being fair to their kids.
willie_mctell 11 days ago
I learned about sports parents in 1958 playing baseball. They were probably like that before then. They’re the same at our granddaughters’ soccer games.
cracker65 11 days ago
I like this one. My oldest daughter played sports. I saw right away that it was nothing but a money grab. I haven’t encouraged my youngest daughter to participate. They put all the really good athletes on traveling teams and steal their childhood from them. Meanwhile, the kids they determine to not be that good, get cheated by parents who whine, and throw a fit if their kids don’t end up on teams that have the best talent that’s left. I’m not putting my baby girl in the middle of that idiocy.
ragsarooni Premium Member 11 days ago
SO true,unfortunately……
SHIVA 10 days ago
Referees, umpires, and coaches are now walking targets at school athletic events!!!
tpcox928 10 days ago
This is a great idea.
ShadowMaster 10 days ago
And this is new just how?
gmu328 8 days ago
I couldn’t believe it when I saw it with dads of friends on my son’s team. First time was a shocker and then a second dad a few games later. Later I found out these two were the coaches of the team when they were younger. Don’t know if that had anything to do with it, but the vehement yelling and anger are uncalled for.