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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I am a team manager and I have to remind parents not to criticize other players infront of their own kids.  When that happens, the kids become critical of each other.  It's a terrible habit.

It most certainly all stems from poor parenting behaviors. I have to ensure we have enough social activities for all the kids, so they don't form cliques.

But the parents are way too invested in it these days.  It's a far cry from the 80's when all parents just dropped off the kids at practice, they never stayed and only came to the games. I think my own dad only ever watched 2 games my whole life! I had a ton of fun playing soccer as my own parents never got into my business or put pressure on me.  I enjoyed it so much, I still play for fun as an adult.  That would be the best outcome for most children.   [/quote]

Wait... I know we all helicopter. But do you mean that all your parents are watching every practice and/or criticizing their kids during it??? That's beyond even for 2024.[/quote]

From U9-U11, a lot of parents do stay and watch and are verbally critical, its a sh$t show.  In recognition, the coach has said practice is a good time to go run errands for parent and sideline coaching will not be tolerated.  But still, some parents do quietly criticize other players to their own kids. Kids will say it on the field at practice to other kids. It's a bad look.  One other player told my kid this: "My dad said I shouldn't play like you because of X Y and Z."  The amusing thing was, that family who gossiped and criticized quit travel the next year!

--Overly involved parents can often be the source of poor team dynamics.  The OP brings up a good point. If you haven't shared the sideline project with your team and you think it could help, feel free to share this: [url]https://thesidelineproject.com/take-pledge/#/[/url]   [/quote]

I watch every practice because I love watching my child grow.  Are you the parent that dumps the kid off to play on the internet in the car for 90 minutes? [/quote]

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