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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]

Did they include personal cell phones, email and social media? This is the big difference, it’s very easy now to hide inappropriate communication and open the door. It is sad that a very small percentage of bad actors has driven behavior for everyone, but my most important job is to protect my kids.[/quote]

Well, it was the nineties so no. But I babysat for her kids, she helped carpool us to tournaments, I sat in her kitchen while her doctor husband evaluated my sprained ankle. She was instrumental in my life and we are still close 30 years later. My FIL was a high school basketball coach in a rough area and my husband grew up with kids sleeping on their couch when they were having problems at home. He said it was more often than not that a kid was over for dinner. I understand what we are protecting against and certainly don’t judge anyone who asks to be included in the messaging.

I am curious about when there is a transition to allow the relationship without the parent. I see that 13 could go either way. But I don’t think it is necessary for a 16yo to have mom on the text chain with coach. [/quote]

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