No parent ever wanted to get their child involved in sports so that he or she could become the center piece of the game. Parenting child development experts like Dr. Anthony Fiore, author of this article, encourage parents to stay in control of their emotions before, during and after the event. Being an overly involved parent, one that allows his or her emotions to play through the child or child’s activity can be unhealthy for both the parent and the child. Being in control means being supportive of your child, the team, coach and yes, the referees!
Pennsylvania — A parent body slammed a high school referee after he ordered the man’s wife out of the gym for allegedly yelling obscenities during a basketball game.
The referee was treated at a hospital for a concussion and released after the attack. Charged with simple assault, assault on a sports official, reckless endangerment and disorderly conduct was a 47 year old father.
Kentucky – A father of a T-ball player was briefly jailed after an outburst against an umpire during a game involving 5- and 6- year-olds.
The accused threatened to beat the umpire moments before walking onto the field and starting a fight with an official., according to the criminal complaint. A girl who was playing in the game suffered a minor injury when she was struck in the face during the scuffle.
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June 5th, 2008 at 8:37 pm
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