Parents are Mental

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Did you all hear the one about the two Bethesda dads (on the same team) that got into a fist fight at SoFive two weeks ago? Classy!

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Anonymous wrote:I didn't know it was such a crime to sit on the other side. I just want to watch my kid that plays a forward position. I'll switch sides during half too. I don't yell or scream, at most I'll clap. Now that I know the etiquette, I STILL DON'T CARE. Cry about it.

How big is the field that you can't just sit close to the middle?

Why helicopter over your kid?
You think they won't be fine without your amateur overshadowing?

Because it's crowded in the middle and I don't want to have to put up with bs small talk. I'd like to watch the game in peace. Why does it even matter to you?

If he plays college or goes pro, do you buy front row tickets on both ends of the field so you can switch at halftime?

We're not talking about college or pro are we?

No, we're talking about helicopter parents with bad sideline behavior

1000% I will walk down to the other side to watch my kid if most of the possession is in the other half. The reason I will do that is because the last reason I'm at that game is to worry about you not wanting me to walk down a sideline. I'm there for my kid and to be supportive. How sensitive can you be? It's no wonder most of you folks can't handle this environment and lose your minds. Oh, and there is one other reason...because I LOVE winding up adults who still aren't able to move on from their favorite middle school behaviors. See ya on your side!

I guess that makes me a helicopter parent, but I have never heard that term and I'm not sure why you would think that would bother me. I also don't wear the matching shirts and go to the team dinners with all the other adults. I'm there for my kid to be a good parent instead of being with my clique.

This is the classic narcissism of the "sports parent". This isn't your goal, your team, your win. This is your kid's goal, team, win and they don't need your support. You really need to think and understand this. It's your kid's experience not yours. All of you crazy parents are really all about yourself and won't let your kids have this experience in peace.

I'm there because my kid asks me to be there you clown. I'm supporting them. It isn't about needing anything; it's about being a good parent. Stop preaching...it's embarrassing. I certainly don't utilize all of my free time and free money, every week, every weekend watching my kids play travel ball for me. I like woodworking and golf. Piss off.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Did you all hear the one about the two Bethesda dads (on the same team) that got into a fist fight at SoFive two weeks ago? Classy!

go on... more info?

[Anonymous]

Real Soccer Dads of Nova

Anonymous wrote:Real soccer moms of Loudoun reality show, anyone?

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Anonymous wrote:I didn't know it was such a crime to sit on the other side. I just want to watch my kid that plays a forward position. I'll switch sides during half too. I don't yell or scream, at most I'll clap. Now that I know the etiquette, I STILL DON'T CARE. Cry about it.

How big is the field that you can't just sit close to the middle?

Why helicopter over your kid?
You think they won't be fine without your amateur overshadowing?

Because it's crowded in the middle and I don't want to have to put up with bs small talk. I'd like to watch the game in peace. Why does it even matter to you?

If he plays college or goes pro, do you buy front row tickets on both ends of the field so you can switch at halftime?

We're not talking about college or pro are we?

No, we're talking about helicopter parents with bad sideline behavior

1000% I will walk down to the other side to watch my kid if most of the possession is in the other half. The reason I will do that is because the last reason I'm at that game is to worry about you not wanting me to walk down a sideline. I'm there for my kid and to be supportive. How sensitive can you be? It's no wonder most of you folks can't handle this environment and lose your minds. Oh, and there is one other reason...because I LOVE winding up adults who still aren't able to move on from their favorite middle school behaviors. See ya on your side!

I guess that makes me a helicopter parent, but I have never heard that term and I'm not sure why you would think that would bother me. I also don't wear the matching shirts and go to the team dinners with all the other adults. I'm there for my kid to be a good parent instead of being with my clique.

This is the classic narcissism of the "sports parent". This isn't your goal, your team, your win. This is your kid's goal, team, win and they don't need your support. You really need to think and understand this. It's your kid's experience not yours. All of you crazy parents are really all about yourself and won't let your kids have this experience in peace.

I'm there because my kid asks me to be there you clown. I'm supporting them. It isn't about needing anything; it's about being a good parent. Stop preaching...it's embarrassing. I certainly don't utilize all of my free time and free money, every week, every weekend watching my kids play travel ball for me. I like woodworking and golf. Piss off.

You should be embarrassed the way you are acting.

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Anonymous wrote:I didn't know it was such a crime to sit on the other side. I just want to watch my kid that plays a forward position. I'll switch sides during half too. I don't yell or scream, at most I'll clap. Now that I know the etiquette, I STILL DON'T CARE. Cry about it.

How big is the field that you can't just sit close to the middle?

Why helicopter over your kid?
You think they won't be fine without your amateur overshadowing?

Because it's crowded in the middle and I don't want to have to put up with bs small talk. I'd like to watch the game in peace. Why does it even matter to you?

If he plays college or goes pro, do you buy front row tickets on both ends of the field so you can switch at halftime?

We're not talking about college or pro are we?

No, we're talking about helicopter parents with bad sideline behavior

1000% I will walk down to the other side to watch my kid if most of the possession is in the other half. The reason I will do that is because the last reason I'm at that game is to worry about you not wanting me to walk down a sideline. I'm there for my kid and to be supportive. How sensitive can you be? It's no wonder most of you folks can't handle this environment and lose your minds. Oh, and there is one other reason...because I LOVE winding up adults who still aren't able to move on from their favorite middle school behaviors. See ya on your side!

I guess that makes me a helicopter parent, but I have never heard that term and I'm not sure why you would think that would bother me. I also don't wear the matching shirts and go to the team dinners with all the other adults. I'm there for my kid to be a good parent instead of being with my clique.

This is the classic narcissism of the "sports parent". This isn't your goal, your team, your win. This is your kid's goal, team, win and they don't need your support. You really need to think and understand this. It's your kid's experience not yours. All of you crazy parents are really all about yourself and won't let your kids have this experience in peace.

I'm there because my kid asks me to be there you clown. I'm supporting them. It isn't about needing anything; it's about being a good parent. Stop preaching...it's embarrassing. I certainly don't utilize all of my free time and free money, every week, every weekend watching my kids play travel ball for me. I like woodworking and golf. Piss off.

You should be embarrassed the way you are acting.

We're not though and could care less what you Karen's think. So keep getting bothered by us standing on the "wrong" side while we enjoy watching our kids play.

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Anonymous wrote:I didn't know it was such a crime to sit on the other side. I just want to watch my kid that plays a forward position. I'll switch sides during half too. I don't yell or scream, at most I'll clap. Now that I know the etiquette, I STILL DON'T CARE. Cry about it.

How big is the field that you can't just sit close to the middle?

Why helicopter over your kid?
You think they won't be fine without your amateur overshadowing?

Because it's crowded in the middle and I don't want to have to put up with bs small talk. I'd like to watch the game in peace. Why does it even matter to you?

If he plays college or goes pro, do you buy front row tickets on both ends of the field so you can switch at halftime?

We're not talking about college or pro are we?

No, we're talking about helicopter parents with bad sideline behavior

1000% I will walk down to the other side to watch my kid if most of the possession is in the other half. The reason I will do that is because the last reason I'm at that game is to worry about you not wanting me to walk down a sideline. I'm there for my kid and to be supportive. How sensitive can you be? It's no wonder most of you folks can't handle this environment and lose your minds. Oh, and there is one other reason...because I LOVE winding up adults who still aren't able to move on from their favorite middle school behaviors. See ya on your side!

I guess that makes me a helicopter parent, but I have never heard that term and I'm not sure why you would think that would bother me. I also don't wear the matching shirts and go to the team dinners with all the other adults. I'm there for my kid to be a good parent instead of being with my clique.

This is the classic narcissism of the "sports parent". This isn't your goal, your team, your win. This is your kid's goal, team, win and they don't need your support. You really need to think and understand this. It's your kid's experience not yours. All of you crazy parents are really all about yourself and won't let your kids have this experience in peace.

I'm there because my kid asks me to be there you clown. I'm supporting them. It isn't about needing anything; it's about being a good parent. Stop preaching...it's embarrassing. I certainly don't utilize all of my free time and free money, every week, every weekend watching my kids play travel ball for me. I like woodworking and golf. Piss off.

You should be embarrassed the way you are acting.

"I know you are but what am I??" Stop offering adults advice...you aren't qualified.

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Anonymous wrote:I didn't know it was such a crime to sit on the other side. I just want to watch my kid that plays a forward position. I'll switch sides during half too. I don't yell or scream, at most I'll clap. Now that I know the etiquette, I STILL DON'T CARE. Cry about it.

How big is the field that you can't just sit close to the middle?

Why helicopter over your kid?
You think they won't be fine without your amateur overshadowing?

Because it's crowded in the middle and I don't want to have to put up with bs small talk. I'd like to watch the game in peace. Why does it even matter to you?

If he plays college or goes pro, do you buy front row tickets on both ends of the field so you can switch at halftime?

We're not talking about college or pro are we?

No, we're talking about helicopter parents with bad sideline behavior

1000% I will walk down to the other side to watch my kid if most of the possession is in the other half. The reason I will do that is because the last reason I'm at that game is to worry about you not wanting me to walk down a sideline. I'm there for my kid and to be supportive. How sensitive can you be? It's no wonder most of you folks can't handle this environment and lose your minds. Oh, and there is one other reason...because I LOVE winding up adults who still aren't able to move on from their favorite middle school behaviors. See ya on your side!

I guess that makes me a helicopter parent, but I have never heard that term and I'm not sure why you would think that would bother me. I also don't wear the matching shirts and go to the team dinners with all the other adults. I'm there for my kid to be a good parent instead of being with my clique.

This is the classic narcissism of the "sports parent". This isn't your goal, your team, your win. This is your kid's goal, team, win and they don't need your support. You really need to think and understand this. It's your kid's experience not yours. All of you crazy parents are really all about yourself and won't let your kids have this experience in peace.

I'm there because my kid asks me to be there you clown. I'm supporting them. It isn't about needing anything; it's about being a good parent. Stop preaching...it's embarrassing. I certainly don't utilize all of my free time and free money, every week, every weekend watching my kids play travel ball for me. I like woodworking and golf. Piss off.

You should be embarrassed the way you are acting.

We're not though and could care less what you Karen's think. So keep getting bothered by us standing on the "wrong" side while we enjoy watching our kids play.

It is "could not care less." That means you do not care. "Could care less," means you care A LOT.

Why can't all of you self proclaimed geniuses get something so simple correct?

Oh, and lol, ha ha, you're hilarious.

And for what it’s worth, your kid shouldn't want/need daddy or mommy constantly standing down where they play. It shows a supreme lack of confidence and ability to function on their own. It's a huge red flag in their sporting and emotional development as a person.

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Anonymous wrote:To all those in a tizzy about “wrong side” spectating…Sorry, but not sorry.

I will stand wherever I want…been doing so for many years and I don’t give a rat’s bum what any of y’all think.

If the sideline police want to report me, I’m easy to spot. I stand by the goal line away from everyone and I am very quiet. My kids are defenders and I enjoy watching them play. If that makes me a helicopter parent, then sign me up.

As a referee, I would ask you to move. Spectators shouldn't be behind the goal line or on the side from the goal line to the top of the 18 yard box. So at the very least, can you abide by those rules so the referee might not have to stop the game to manage your stupidity?

Genuinely curious about this one. Of course I know that spectators shouldn't stand BEHIND the goal line (note that the PP did not say he stands behind the goal line) but I've never heard a referee ask that spectators not stand on the sideline between the goal line and the 18 yard box. So long as people stand back away a sufficient distance from the sideline, and not stand behind either goal, no referee has ever said anything about the 18 yard box.

Is that a thing? Why? My kid plays defense and I generally stand (quietly) on the sideline in that area so that I have a better view of him, sometimes taking videos to show my wife who often can't make the game. Why is this bad form to stand along the sideline, back away from the sideline of course, inside the 18 yard box?

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Anonymous wrote:I didn't know it was such a crime to sit on the other side. I just want to watch my kid that plays a forward position. I'll switch sides during half too. I don't yell or scream, at most I'll clap. Now that I know the etiquette, I STILL DON'T CARE. Cry about it.

How big is the field that you can't just sit close to the middle?

Why helicopter over your kid?
You think they won't be fine without your amateur overshadowing?

Because it's crowded in the middle and I don't want to have to put up with bs small talk. I'd like to watch the game in peace. Why does it even matter to you?

If he plays college or goes pro, do you buy front row tickets on both ends of the field so you can switch at halftime?

We're not talking about college or pro are we?

No, we're talking about helicopter parents with bad sideline behavior

1000% I will walk down to the other side to watch my kid if most of the possession is in the other half. The reason I will do that is because the last reason I'm at that game is to worry about you not wanting me to walk down a sideline. I'm there for my kid and to be supportive. How sensitive can you be? It's no wonder most of you folks can't handle this environment and lose your minds. Oh, and there is one other reason...because I LOVE winding up adults who still aren't able to move on from their favorite middle school behaviors. See ya on your side!

I guess that makes me a helicopter parent, but I have never heard that term and I'm not sure why you would think that would bother me. I also don't wear the matching shirts and go to the team dinners with all the other adults. I'm there for my kid to be a good parent instead of being with my clique.

This is the classic narcissism of the "sports parent". This isn't your goal, your team, your win. This is your kid's goal, team, win and they don't need your support. You really need to think and understand this. It's your kid's experience not yours. All of you crazy parents are really all about yourself and won't let your kids have this experience in peace.

I'm there because my kid asks me to be there you clown. I'm supporting them. It isn't about needing anything; it's about being a good parent. Stop preaching...it's embarrassing. I certainly don't utilize all of my free time and free money, every week, every weekend watching my kids play travel ball for me. I like woodworking and golf. Piss off.

You should be embarrassed the way you are acting.

We're not though and could care less what you Karen's think. So keep getting bothered by us standing on the "wrong" side while we enjoy watching our kids play.

Ever notice the soccer knowledgeable parents with kids who are top players don't helicopter them at games and training?

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Anonymous wrote:I didn't know it was such a crime to sit on the other side. I just want to watch my kid that plays a forward position. I'll switch sides during half too. I don't yell or scream, at most I'll clap. Now that I know the etiquette, I STILL DON'T CARE. Cry about it.

How big is the field that you can't just sit close to the middle?

Why helicopter over your kid?
You think they won't be fine without your amateur overshadowing?

Because it's crowded in the middle and I don't want to have to put up with bs small talk. I'd like to watch the game in peace. Why does it even matter to you?

If he plays college or goes pro, do you buy front row tickets on both ends of the field so you can switch at halftime?

We're not talking about college or pro are we?

No, we're talking about helicopter parents with bad sideline behavior

1000% I will walk down to the other side to watch my kid if most of the possession is in the other half. The reason I will do that is because the last reason I'm at that game is to worry about you not wanting me to walk down a sideline. I'm there for my kid and to be supportive. How sensitive can you be? It's no wonder most of you folks can't handle this environment and lose your minds. Oh, and there is one other reason...because I LOVE winding up adults who still aren't able to move on from their favorite middle school behaviors. See ya on your side!

I guess that makes me a helicopter parent, but I have never heard that term and I'm not sure why you would think that would bother me. I also don't wear the matching shirts and go to the team dinners with all the other adults. I'm there for my kid to be a good parent instead of being with my clique.

This is the classic narcissism of the "sports parent". This isn't your goal, your team, your win. This is your kid's goal, team, win and they don't need your support. You really need to think and understand this. It's your kid's experience not yours. All of you crazy parents are really all about yourself and won't let your kids have this experience in peace.

I'm there because my kid asks me to be there you clown. I'm supporting them. It isn't about needing anything; it's about being a good parent. Stop preaching...it's embarrassing. I certainly don't utilize all of my free time and free money, every week, every weekend watching my kids play travel ball for me. I like woodworking and golf. Piss off.

You should be embarrassed the way you are acting.

We're not though and could care less what you Karen's think. So keep getting bothered by us standing on the "wrong" side while we enjoy watching our kids play.

It is "could not care less." That means you do not care. "Could care less," means you care A LOT.

Why can't all of you self proclaimed geniuses get something so simple correct?

Oh, and lol, ha ha, you're hilarious.

And for what it’s worth, your kid shouldn't want/need daddy or mommy constantly standing down where they play. It shows a supreme lack of confidence and ability to function on their own. It's a huge red flag in their sporting and emotional development as a person.

The first three paragraphs are a huge red flag that you shouldn't be providing parenting advice to adults.

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Anonymous wrote:I didn't know it was such a crime to sit on the other side. I just want to watch my kid that plays a forward position. I'll switch sides during half too. I don't yell or scream, at most I'll clap. Now that I know the etiquette, I STILL DON'T CARE. Cry about it.

How big is the field that you can't just sit close to the middle?

Why helicopter over your kid?
You think they won't be fine without your amateur overshadowing?

Because it's crowded in the middle and I don't want to have to put up with bs small talk. I'd like to watch the game in peace. Why does it even matter to you?

If he plays college or goes pro, do you buy front row tickets on both ends of the field so you can switch at halftime?

We're not talking about college or pro are we?

No, we're talking about helicopter parents with bad sideline behavior

1000% I will walk down to the other side to watch my kid if most of the possession is in the other half. The reason I will do that is because the last reason I'm at that game is to worry about you not wanting me to walk down a sideline. I'm there for my kid and to be supportive. How sensitive can you be? It's no wonder most of you folks can't handle this environment and lose your minds. Oh, and there is one other reason...because I LOVE winding up adults who still aren't able to move on from their favorite middle school behaviors. See ya on your side!

I guess that makes me a helicopter parent, but I have never heard that term and I'm not sure why you would think that would bother me. I also don't wear the matching shirts and go to the team dinners with all the other adults. I'm there for my kid to be a good parent instead of being with my clique.

This is the classic narcissism of the "sports parent". This isn't your goal, your team, your win. This is your kid's goal, team, win and they don't need your support. You really need to think and understand this. It's your kid's experience not yours. All of you crazy parents are really all about yourself and won't let your kids have this experience in peace.

I'm there because my kid asks me to be there you clown. I'm supporting them. It isn't about needing anything; it's about being a good parent. Stop preaching...it's embarrassing. I certainly don't utilize all of my free time and free money, every week, every weekend watching my kids play travel ball for me. I like woodworking and golf. Piss off.

You should be embarrassed the way you are acting.

We're not though and could care less what you Karen's think. So keep getting bothered by us standing on the "wrong" side while we enjoy watching our kids play.

Ever notice the soccer knowledgeable parents with kids who are top players don't helicopter them at games and training?

Ever notice a gross exaggeration from someone who can't possibly know what is happening outside of their small bubble?

[Anonymous]

12 Tips for Being a Great Soccer Parent

1.Avoid coaching your kids and giving them any instructions during the game. They have enough to think about while they play.

2.Never ever comment on another child’s play, whether a kid is on your team or another team.

3.No negative comments are to be made to the referee at any time.

4.Applaud good play and sportsmanship by both teams.

5.View the other team’s parents as partners on a journey that you wish to help.

6.Never criticize another parent’s behavior at any time. If conversations are needed, leave them to the coach.

7.You are likely to have guest players at different times for a variety of reasons. Please always treat guests with the upmost respect and kindness.

8.If you have comments on playing time, keep them in your head and have the conversation privately with the coach. In doing so, know that as soon as you mention any other kid rather than your own, the conversation ends.

9.At the end of the game, respectfully applaud the other team and the referee.

10.On the car ride home, the only thing you should ever say is “I enjoyed watching you play today.” Never get into your expert thoughts on their development.

11.If you feel the need to talk with the coach, they should always be open to calm and considered discussion on your child and his/her development. Note these conversations are best held in a calm, reasoned manner and that they probably have more expertise in coaching so their thoughts may be worth hearing.

12.Realize learning is not linear and it is okay if they were great last week and not so good this week. Professional teams struggle with consistency and youth players may struggle too.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:12 Tips for Being a Great Soccer Parent

1.Avoid coaching your kids and giving them any instructions during the game. They have enough to think about while they play.

2.Never ever comment on another child’s play, whether a kid is on your team or another team.

3.No negative comments are to be made to the referee at any time.

4.Applaud good play and sportsmanship by both teams.

5.View the other team’s parents as partners on a journey that you wish to help.

6.Never criticize another parent’s behavior at any time. If conversations are needed, leave them to the coach.

7.You are likely to have guest players at different times for a variety of reasons. Please always treat guests with the upmost respect and kindness.

8.If you have comments on playing time, keep them in your head and have the conversation privately with the coach. In doing so, know that as soon as you mention any other kid rather than your own, the conversation ends.

9.At the end of the game, respectfully applaud the other team and the referee.

10.On the car ride home, the only thing you should ever say is “I enjoyed watching you play today.” Never get into your expert thoughts on their development.

11.If you feel the need to talk with the coach, they should always be open to calm and considered discussion on your child and his/her development. Note these conversations are best held in a calm, reasoned manner and that they probably have more expertise in coaching so their thoughts may be worth hearing.

12.Realize learning is not linear and it is okay if they were great last week and not so good this week. Professional teams struggle with consistency and youth players may struggle too.

Ahhh see! The 12 commandments doesn't say, "doeth no helicoptering"! Coming to your side!

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Anonymous wrote:I didn't know it was such a crime to sit on the other side. I just want to watch my kid that plays a forward position. I'll switch sides during half too. I don't yell or scream, at most I'll clap. Now that I know the etiquette, I STILL DON'T CARE. Cry about it.

How big is the field that you can't just sit close to the middle?

Why helicopter over your kid?
You think they won't be fine without your amateur overshadowing?

Because it's crowded in the middle and I don't want to have to put up with bs small talk. I'd like to watch the game in peace. Why does it even matter to you?

If he plays college or goes pro, do you buy front row tickets on both ends of the field so you can switch at halftime?

We're not talking about college or pro are we?

No, we're talking about helicopter parents with bad sideline behavior

1000% I will walk down to the other side to watch my kid if most of the possession is in the other half. The reason I will do that is because the last reason I'm at that game is to worry about you not wanting me to walk down a sideline. I'm there for my kid and to be supportive. How sensitive can you be? It's no wonder most of you folks can't handle this environment and lose your minds. Oh, and there is one other reason...because I LOVE winding up adults who still aren't able to move on from their favorite middle school behaviors. See ya on your side!

I guess that makes me a helicopter parent, but I have never heard that term and I'm not sure why you would think that would bother me. I also don't wear the matching shirts and go to the team dinners with all the other adults. I'm there for my kid to be a good parent instead of being with my clique.

This is the classic narcissism of the "sports parent". This isn't your goal, your team, your win. This is your kid's goal, team, win and they don't need your support. You really need to think and understand this. It's your kid's experience not yours. All of you crazy parents are really all about yourself and won't let your kids have this experience in peace.

I'm there because my kid asks me to be there you clown. I'm supporting them. It isn't about needing anything; it's about being a good parent. Stop preaching...it's embarrassing. I certainly don't utilize all of my free time and free money, every week, every weekend watching my kids play travel ball for me. I like woodworking and golf. Piss off.

You should be embarrassed the way you are acting.

We're not though and could care less what you Karen's think. So keep getting bothered by us standing on the "wrong" side while we enjoy watching our kids play.

Ever notice the soccer knowledgeable parents with kids who are top players don't helicopter them at games and training?

I’m going to assume the PP doesn’t have a top player based on their responses.

It really doesn’t bother me where other parents put themselves as long as they’re not loud and obnoxious or don’t get in anyone’s way or distract anyone on the field. I would also assume their close presence is fine or sought out by their child.

However, there is some truth to where the parents of the best players are. Of the top 5 players on DS MLSNext team, 4 of the parents are consistently sitting far away from everyone and out of earshot or view from their child.