I came to watch my DC play his game, not talk to you

[Anonymous]

why does everyone assume all the parents are there to watch the game? We're there because we had to drive DC to the game, and have to bring him home again. This is how we're supporting DC and his team.

I don't think we need to watch and cheer for their every move. In fact, there is nothing more annoying to me and DH than the over-involved parents yelling on the sidelines. They seem ridiculous. I'd rather catch up with another adult.

Our kids also find the loud obnoxious parents annoying, and actually don't mind whether we're watching or not.

[Anonymous]

What's wrong with being honest? Love to catch up but I really want to watch junior play.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What's wrong with being honest? Love to catch up but I really want to watch junior play.

I think it OP's case honest would be "Have no interest in you, want to watch junior play!"

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:why does everyone assume all the parents are there to watch the game? We're there because we had to drive DC to the game, and have to bring him home again. This is how we're supporting DC and his team.

I don't think we need to watch and cheer for their every move. In fact, there is nothing more annoying to me and DH than the over-involved parents yelling on the sidelines. They seem ridiculous. I'd rather catch up with another adult.

Our kids also find the loud obnoxious parents annoying, and actually don't mind whether we're watching or not.

So you are chatting away ignoring your kid because ALL the other parents actually watching are only yelling and berating. Um yeah, you keep telling yourself that to make yourself feel better that you 'have" to carpool and that is the only reason why you are there. Sad.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:why does everyone assume all the parents are there to watch the game? We're there because we had to drive DC to the game, and have to bring him home again. This is how we're supporting DC and his team.

I don't think we need to watch and cheer for their every move. In fact, there is nothing more annoying to me and DH than the over-involved parents yelling on the sidelines. They seem ridiculous. I'd rather catch up with another adult.

Our kids also find the loud obnoxious parents annoying, and actually don't mind whether we're watching or not.

I seriously doubt your kids do not care if you are watching. Kids always say, "mom, watch me" if they are jumping in the pool, catching a ball or singing a song. I get kids are probably older but I don't believe the do not want you to watch. You sound really bitter. Just watch your kids, I guarantee you will find it touching even if they are terrible.

[Anonymous]

People are calling you antisocial like it's a bad thing.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The parents of my DC's ball team are very, very chatty. I just want to go watch my child play and try to be polite but not initiate conversations, but I've missed plays my son has made because some other parent is telling me about their job, divorce, etc.

I've tried standing at the fences, but my other DCs want to sit in the bleachers.

Any helpful techniques? DH suggests I should wear headphones, but I think this would look weird considering I have other DCs with me. DH is usually on the field with the players.

Same way my son is one of the key players on his team so when I go to the game I want to watch every move I am not there to socialize unlike many. I tell everyone that I have a bad back and I bring my own lawn chair and I sit somewhat aside from the bleachers I'm as nice as could be before the game but once the game starts I sit on my chair I often always bring a book and pretend to be looking at it though I don't really watching the game,

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The parents of my DC's ball team are very, very chatty. I just want to go watch my child play and try to be polite but not initiate conversations, but I've missed plays my son has made because some other parent is telling me about their job, divorce, etc.

I've tried standing at the fences, but my other DCs want to sit in the bleachers.

Any helpful techniques? DH suggests I should wear headphones, but I think this would look weird considering I have other DCs with me. DH is usually on the field with the players.

Same way my son is one of the key players on his team so when I go to the game I want to watch every move I am not there to socialize unlike many. I tell everyone that I have a bad back and I bring my own lawn chair and I sit somewhat aside from the bleachers I'm as nice as could be before the game but once the game starts I sit on my chair I often always bring a book and pretend to be looking at it though I don't really watching the game,

Sorry for the typo I meant I pretend I'm reading the book but I'm really watching the game

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The parents of my DC's ball team are very, very chatty. I just want to go watch my child play and try to be polite but not initiate conversations, but I've missed plays my son has made because some other parent is telling me about their job, divorce, etc.

I've tried standing at the fences, but my other DCs want to sit in the bleachers.

Any helpful techniques? DH suggests I should wear headphones, but I think this would look weird considering I have other DCs with me. DH is usually on the field with the players.

Same way my son is one of the key players on his team so when I go to the game I want to watch every move I am not there to socialize unlike many. I tell everyone that I have a bad back and I bring my own lawn chair and I sit somewhat aside from the bleachers I'm as nice as could be before the game but once the game starts I sit on my chair I often always bring a book and pretend to be looking at it though I don't really watching the game,

Sorry for the typo I meant I pretend I'm reading the book but I'm really watching the game

Why are you pretending to not watch the game? Is this area so bad that we can't just WANT to watch a game and not get berated for it? I love watching my kids play and my 13yr old has thanked me for watching her games. She says in the dugout a lot of kids say "my mom doesn't even care, look she didn't even watch me make that hit" etc... To realize that my 13yr is happy I am watching is a miracle in itself. Kids do care.

[Anonymous]

Wow OP, your attitude will not help your DC..

Years from now DS will not remember a certain goal he scored in whatever game it was. But he will remember others don't really like his mom because she sort of a b*tch.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Wow OP, your attitude will not help your DC..

Years from now DS will not remember a certain goal he scored in whatever game it was. But he will remember others don't really like his mom because she sort of a b*tch.

Yeah, no. My kid likes me to watch him play. Fortunately other parents on his team also care about the game.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Wow OP, your attitude will not help your DC..

Years from now DS will not remember a certain goal he scored in whatever game it was. But he will remember others don't really like his mom because she sort of a b*tch.

What? That's quite a jump.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:
Don't even get me started on the moms who think it social hour at the pickup/drop off at school. If you want to chitchat get the fuck out of the way.

Hostile much? If this is you at pick-up/drop-off I feel sorry for your kids.
What a loser. Yes you are so important. Why should you care if you hold up 15 other people and block the street. You need your ego stroked.

[Anonymous]

"I'm sorry it's really not personal at all but I rarely get to see my son play and would really like to focus on the game, watch him and cheer for him."

You can add "We can talk after the game." if you feel like it or "We can talk in the break." if there is one...if the person isn't anyone you care about at all anyway just stick with the first sentence. People who get weird if you explain yourself like that really aren't worth even bothering with.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
Don't even get me started on the moms who think it social hour at the pickup/drop off at school. If you want to chitchat get the fuck out of the way.

Hostile much? If this is you at pick-up/drop-off I feel sorry for your kids.

What a loser. Yes you are so important. Why should you care if you hold up 15 other people and block the street. You need your ego stroked.

I'm the PP, and I actually walked to pick up my kids, so can't imagine I was holding up 15 other people by blocking the street. Parents who feel they have to drive to their local because they're so rushed with all they have to do is what is wrong with this area. There are buses if the distance is too far, friends to carpool with to cut down on traffic and the walking option, which does wonders for the blood pressure. The person who's under the delusion she's so important sounds like it might be you. Chill.