How to Deal With Other Parents Yelling About Your Kid During a Sports Game

Joining a sports team is an excellent way for your child to learn about teamwork and sportsmanship. However, all of those lessons about losing and faltering on the field with grace are often eliminated when a disgruntled, over-passionate parent begins yelling at them from the sidelines. If you're concerned about the effect another parents' negative attitude is having on your child, take it upon yourself to speak to the parent before involving anyone in the sporting organization or community.

Instructions

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      Calm down before you approach the parent. If you're incensed, you might blow up and escalate the situation.

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      Walk over to the adult and calmly tell him he is disrupting the game. In addition, tell him ̶0;This is my child you're yelling at, and your negative attitude is affecting him, the team and your child, as well.̶1; If he agrees and promises to act more appropriately, thank him and take your seat.

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      Allow the parent to speak his piece and try to find a solution to the problem. For example, if the parent is frustrated with his own child's participation and transferring this anger at your child, try offering to speak to the coach about working on both children's skills.

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      Speak to your child's team manager, coach or the umpire. Inform them there is a parent in the stands being very disruptive and rude to the children, and ruining the experience for the adults. Depending on the organization; the manager, coach or umpire might provide the parent a warning or ask the parent to leave.

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      Talk to your child about how the offensive comments made him feel. For example, tell your child that the adult's outrage was rude, and an example of bad sportsmanship. Provide examples of good sportsmanship, such as when your child helped an opposing team member who stumbled, or when the opposing teams' coaches shook hands after the game.

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