Post by spectator on Apr 14, 2014 11:51:00 GMT -5
At the fields yesterday there were some 'Little Kickers' games going on as well. Their games were on the lower fields so they had to walk by our field to leave. Cute cute cute kids and for the most part all smiles with their juice boxes and snacks. EXCEPT:
One heavy set father in a red shirt totally berating his 3 or 4 year old daughter. Saying things like "If you don't want to play serious soccer, we won't waste our time here>" "You missed a few shots - pay attention!". The little girl was in tears walking about two feet behind her dad who never shut up the entire time. By the time he reached the end of our parents, one of our fathers said "Chill, Dude - at that age, it's not that serious!" The psycho dad glared at our dad but did shut up. I just wanted to go hug that little girl.
Seriously - this little girl was probably still in pre-school - it IS supposed to be just a fun day in the sun when you're 3 or 4. What an ass of a father to fuss at her - even if she was in 'picking daisies' mode during the game, it's little kids soccer - just an activity to get them to like the game and want to continue. I bet that little girl quits and never comes back to the game - sad!
As for our game, I'm much more aware of parents on the sidelines now since my kid has continued with her referee assignments. The 'coaching' from the sidelines is ridiculous - especially after the Academy ages (or even Academy for the most part). By then, the coaches/kids have an idea what they're doing right and wrong and are capable of making their decisions to help them learn. You really should not tell them every single move to make!
But if I could find that father who was yelling at his little girl, I'd smack him upside his head and say 'GET A CLUE! - you just ruined a great game for your daughter!!!" Jerk!!!
One heavy set father in a red shirt totally berating his 3 or 4 year old daughter. Saying things like "If you don't want to play serious soccer, we won't waste our time here>" "You missed a few shots - pay attention!". The little girl was in tears walking about two feet behind her dad who never shut up the entire time. By the time he reached the end of our parents, one of our fathers said "Chill, Dude - at that age, it's not that serious!" The psycho dad glared at our dad but did shut up. I just wanted to go hug that little girl.
Seriously - this little girl was probably still in pre-school - it IS supposed to be just a fun day in the sun when you're 3 or 4. What an ass of a father to fuss at her - even if she was in 'picking daisies' mode during the game, it's little kids soccer - just an activity to get them to like the game and want to continue. I bet that little girl quits and never comes back to the game - sad!
As for our game, I'm much more aware of parents on the sidelines now since my kid has continued with her referee assignments. The 'coaching' from the sidelines is ridiculous - especially after the Academy ages (or even Academy for the most part). By then, the coaches/kids have an idea what they're doing right and wrong and are capable of making their decisions to help them learn. You really should not tell them every single move to make!
But if I could find that father who was yelling at his little girl, I'd smack him upside his head and say 'GET A CLUE! - you just ruined a great game for your daughter!!!" Jerk!!!
