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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Parent, not a ref, but a parent who volunteers and is around a lot. My question is what do you think should be done about misbehaving parents (which I see as my childrens' club's biggest problem)?

And, a comment: I think the refs are mostly older men because the younger ones are too busy at home with their young children to be a referee all weekend, plus, as my children are older older now (one out of college, one in college, 2 in HS), I see fewer adults of all genders volunteering to do anything at all.  Yes, refs are paid, but I don't think it is enough to deal with the abuse heaped on by parents.[/quote]

It's not enough money.  What's baffling is that, just because I wear a yellow jersey and ref a kids soccer game, people think they can talk to me however they want...often very aggressively.  I'm a pretty easy going guy but I'm not afraid to get into it.  I can drop refereeing in a heart beat as well.  It's not for the money at all.  For coaches, I don't stand behind you and question all your crappy substitutions or question your ability to coach because your team can't connect a pass at U13.  As for parents, I don't stand behind you and question all your shitty decisions. I have a kid that plays soccer and I understand that I want the game to be reffed fairly and I want the refs to do their best. I get pissed when they make a bad call and comment.  I personally don't mind comments that address to tighten up my calls or loosen them up or that I'm missing fouls.  It keeps me even more focused.  But some parents go to far and one day that parent is going to run into the wrong ref on the wrong day.[/quote]

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