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[quote=SoccerRef][quote=Roar]I used to engage parents, but found now it doesn't help unless its a quick, "that's a youth lax rule not HS." as your running.  [/quote]

I've given up on trying to say anything during the run of play, but occasionally if I'm near the parent's sideline during a stoppage of play, or at half-time, and they're complaining about something specific, I'll explain my call quickly. As you point out, most of those conversations are pointing out their misinterpretation of a Law. 
Most frequent conversations:
1) If the ball hits a players' hand, it's not automatically a violation.
2) If you play the ball while you're lying on the ground, it's not automatically a violation. 
3) It doesn't matter if you got the ball first, if you take out a player it can still be a foul.

[quote=Roar]  I don't know about you, but I tend to write down the first name of the head coach and refer to him/her by name and cover my mouth while talking to them from the side not directly in front of them. [/quote]

Funny you say that, because at my re-certification clinic this year, a National Ref spoke to us on how effective this is...he called it a "drive-by". It lets them know that you've had enough without showing them up in any way. They can back down without feeling a stab at their pride.

[quote=Roar]We're fortunate in Lax that many parents don't understand the rules as much as soccer, so we don't get as much harsh critics.  [/quote]

Maybe they're just more honest with themselves...soccer parents may think they know the laws well, but I guarantee that they have the same knowledge, or lack thereof, as the lax parents. It amazes me that with all the time and effort that parents spend on sports, that they never take an hour or so to simply read the Laws of the Game. Obviously, I'm sure there are some parents out there that do, and actually know them well, but the vast majority of parents have simply never cracked a book. 
Ironically, the people that seem the most ignorant of the Laws overall are coaches that have had significant playing careers. Any time a coach comes up to me after a game and prefaces his complaint with "I used to play pro ball..." I know he or she is about to demonstrate ignorance of the Laws. It's uncanny.

[quote=Roar]One question, do you let the kids "chirp" at each other? [/quote]

No, that may be the thing I'm strictest about...I shut that down immediately if I hear it. It can easily build up and turn into a situation later, so I've found it's best to be proactive about it.

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