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[quote=Anonymous][quote]I think you missed the point: he isn't objecting to reasonable help from a respectful parent who has offered help and then been engaged and helpful. He's objecting to annoying, meddlesome parents. We all know the kids who behave worse when their parents are around. We all know those parents who complain (and complain in front of their kid) about the coach and just make things worse. I managed a kids soccer team. I worked with the coaches on sideline management. Note, I worked WITH the coaches.
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I'm the PP you're responding to.  I don't think I'm missing his point.  I don't need a parent to come to me ahead of time and tell me they will remind the boys goofing off that they need to pay attention.  I [i]expect[/i] parents to do that.  I can't be monitoring the behavior of every kid every moment.  If a parent sees players doing something they shouldn't, parents should step up and say something to them.  I don't care if it's their kid or not.  We're adults, we know what is expected of players and sometimes the players need a reminder.  Parents especially need to speak up if players are behaving inappropriately - it happens sometimes and better to stop immediately.  Again, if it's done appropriately, I'm fine with it.  If not, I will address it with the parent.  With the reactions of some people here, I can understand why others are reluctant to say something to the players but I do appreciate assistance in keeping the kids focused.[/quote]

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