My parents are the kind of parents who yell at mine and my siblings sporting events. They aren’t abusive yellers though, which is a good thing obviously, but they do have a tendency to go overboard (mum especially). I don’t have an issue with it, I’ve managed to tune out majority of it when I’m playing so I don’t actually hear much. However I know that there are people out there who absolutely hate it when their parents yell at their sports.
Whether it is because of embarrassment or because some parents aren’t quite so supportive in their yelling, some people just shouldn’t yell out at sporting games. I know that when I play my sports, there are times when there are parents (not mine) who verbally abuse players from the opposition or even their own kid. I think that parents, or anyone for that matter, who shouts out abusive comments to any child playing any sport should be immediately banned.
It can get quite distracting when someone from the sideline is constantly yelling out mean comments to anyone on the court. Some kids don’t like it when their parents call out anything at all, even comments like ‘good job’ or ‘keep going!’ It doesn’t bother me when I play but for some reason, I am more affected by it when I am watching one of my siblings play.
I find it frustrating as a spectator when all I can here is someone (usually my mum) yelling louder than the coach. It isn’t really an issue when it’s constructive calls. However when I have to play while listening to someone shout out things that shouldn’t be said to teenagers let alone little kid, it quite literally drives me insane.
Believe I am!!!
I don’t think there is anything wrong with being a vocal supporter, as long as it’s positive support when it comes to children. Sports are meant to be fun, yes competitive, but overall it is meant to be enjoyed.
Very interesting reading Ash. Thanks for the input from someone on the other end. I try not to yell out much but I do get excited sometimes. It would only ever be something positive but there is 1 dad in the team who yells at his son all the time (and sometimes other kids) and it is so very annoying as a parent. I actually feel sorry for his son as he is a good kid but all you can hear is his dads voice. I spoke to Mitchell about whether he hears this dad and he said only when he is on the bench. So, when he is playing he must be able to tune out. I actually wish he would shut up and let his son just PLAY basketball.
I guess there is not much I can do about it but it is very annoying as a parent.
Thanks girls.
Gabe
Thanks Gabe. I have heard many stories similar to yours. There is often one parent on a team who is very vocal with their child. So long as the comments are positive and encouraging, cheering on your team is OK. When is becomes personal, especially with the opposition, it is time that parent leaves the sporting venue and takes time out to have a coffee and reflect.
Let’s get things realistic. All respondents are parents. Nothing has changed over time in memorial.
Don’t change folks, is there anything better than seeing your kids excel, or their team???
Your kids will remember forever, believe me, your being their as a supporter and saying well done (even though their game was not so good? )
Yell by all means; don’t be biased, bigoted, or racist.
Guess what: you are currently acting normal: don’t stop, it’s so healthy.
Being a Mother happens once in a fantastic lifetime: times the number of kids you have.
Thanks Pete, I have always struggled staying quiet while watching my children play sport. It is not the cheering that is an issue at many sporting event which involve children, it’s the comments that are directed towards other players. Yes yell by all means and make sure what you are yelling is constructive to the child and their game, not a cheap shot.