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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The parents of my DC's ball team are very, very chatty.  I just want to go watch my child play and try to be polite but not initiate conversations, but I've missed plays my son has made because some other parent is telling me about their job, divorce, etc.
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I've tried standing at the fences, but my other DCs want to sit in the bleachers[/b].

Any helpful techniques?  DH suggests I should wear headphones, but I think this would look weird considering I have other DCs with me.  DH is usually on the field with the players.

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OP, you mention in a later post that you have DCs who are older than your ballplayer. Aren't they old enough to sit in the bleachers if they like, while you bring a chair and sit by the fence or wherever, as long as you can eyeball them from a distance? If you had younger kids, yeah, I can see the issue, but if they're old enough, let them sit in the bleachers without you.

If --whatever age they are -- they would be goofing off and creating issues without you there....well, take a chair anyway and TELL the kids, we're sitting over here, not in the bleachers. Issue solved. Sorry, DCs, we're sitting where mom wants and not where you want. You make the final call here, mom.

I also like the post by the person who suggested you arrive early enough to chat with those parents who regularly seem to want to chat to you. Doesn't hurt to invest in some social time with parents of teammates. Then you can simply say, "OK, the game's getting started -- the kids are I are going to sit where we can see Child. See you after the game." Then beat a retreat to your spot.[/quote]

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