Parents Fighting at Youth Games – What Happened in DEWEY DOES Game?

What everyone needs to know about youth sports violence.

A parent fighting at their kids’ game is indeed an issue. It may not be a major one but it’s a matter of concern when it comes to rude parental behavior or improper sideline behavior. There certainly remains a cursory mention of treating everyone with respect, but parents often forget that and start fighting with other parents or the sports officials.

A classic example of how situations can worsen because of parents fighting can be seen in the story of Dewey Does. One day, Dewey had his big game – the Doesville Baseball Classic. Parents were also extremely excited for their kids’ games. It was a game full of tension that heightened when the score was tied with parents yelling at umpires. Finally, Dewey’s team won the game and there was an abundance of happiness due to the victory. But the happy feeling dramatically changed when some parents started fighting because the game didn’t go in the favor of their kids. They were arguing and throwing pieces of food, pop corn etc at each other.

Finally, the disturbance got out of control, and one lady got hurt and needed to be taken to the hospital. The Doesville fire department and police were called to the field to manage the uncontrolled situation.

The question is – didn’t the parents need to manage their improper behaviors? One may argue that everyone’s human and humans are apt to make mistakes. But it’s again true that youth sports violence lead to nothing but ruin the experience for everybody when parents do foolish things at those games.

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Developing Camaraderie in Kids from Participating in Team Sports

Reviewing key importance of sports in developing mutual trust

For some children, skills like camaraderie, friendship etc. come very naturally and they’re able to open up to new people and share their experiences easily. But for some others, these things can be much difficult to navigate. Even though sometimes parents interfere or take responsibility for their children’s actions, it’s beneficial for the kids to build and manage their own relationships.

For parents, who’re struggling to teach their kids the value of fellowship, encouraging the little ones to participate in team sports can be greatly useful. Here’re some ways that show how taking part in sports can help the kids develop this skill.

Team sports is all about playing the game in a coordinated manner while encouraging each other, developing mutual trust, and learning from others’ positive criticism. With multiple players working toward a common goal, children get the opportunity to develop priceless and unquantifiable camaraderie. It’s a lifelong benefit for kids, as they’ll appreciate the importance of nurturing close relationships with others quickly.

In today’s scenario, participating in team sports provides a way for children to avoid different temptations. It also encourages them to be sociable. In addition, the teamwork involved in these sports helps the kids learn how to earn from and give respect to others.

Arguments are a normal part of friendships, especially during the childhood. In such cases, parents should take some time out and have a conversation with the kids, share some advice, and help them understand that ups and downs are parts of the relationship.

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