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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]
Completely inappropriate, even if some people think it's the norm. It may be "normal" but wrong.
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Why? My son sends hitting practice videos to his coach, lets him know if he will miss practice, etc. They aren’t chatting for fun.

Is there an age you would find this to be appropriate? Would you find email to be ok? Not trying to be argumentative; really trying to understand how it is wrong. [/quote]

You should be included in the text chain.  It protects the child and the coach (and the organization that runs the program), ensuring everything stays aboveboard.  [/quote]

Is there an age where you would find one on one communications to be appropriate? Do you find it to be ok for teachers? 
I’m just totally confused about how some people seem to think adults should never privately communicate with a teenager. I had amazing mentors and coaches as a teen, and those relationships didn’t include my parents. It seems fear of inappropriate behavior is preventing authentic relationships and the opportunity to develop responsibility (taking control of logistics, communication, scheduling).[/quote]

I can see at a certain point, teams travel together not with a parent. Particularly if they are flying, staying at hotels, etc a coach would need a way to quickly communicate. But if I was that coach, I would include another coach and the parent on that thread.[/quote]

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