Shoe by Gary Brookins and Susie MacNelly for December 06, 2016

  1. Black lion
    PICTO  almost 8 years ago

    While forfeiting the game may be considered a bold strategy, it doesn’t produce many wins.

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    flyertom  almost 8 years ago

    Parents’ attendance at games is neither required nor desired.

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    NeedaChuckle Premium Member almost 8 years ago

    My father was disappointed as I don’t care about sports. I don’t get them. Unless you have a bet on a team, they are extremely boring. Luckily my brother made up for it.

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    lowchops  almost 8 years ago

    Parents’ attendance at games and other student activities IS required and desired. What’s required is parents modeling good behavior.

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  5. Pirate63
    Linguist  almost 8 years ago

    What’s required is parents modeling good behavior.

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    I spent many years refereeing youth soccer. Never had a problem with the kids… the parents on the other hand…

    .<P.I taught a course for parents and coaches on positive coaching and parenting.

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    I also used to carry buttons that I would give to over zealous parents, who were screaming at the ref or a coach.

    All is said was It’s A Kid’s Game

    Proved to be a very effective tool in most cases.

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    Peam Premium Member almost 8 years ago

    That’s Gil Thorpe’s Plan B.

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    lowchops  almost 8 years ago

    No prob, Giblets. I’ll be here all week.

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    Last Rose Of Summer Premium Member almost 8 years ago

    wWhen my son was in Little League, he was the pitcher. I sat in the car and watched from the window.

    Why? So I wouldn’t have to hear the other parents yelling at their kids.

    Son never played a second year, he couldn’t stand it either.

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