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Sporting Event Conduct
The most noticeable parent problem is misbehavior at games. As part of their responsibilities, parents should watch their children compete in sports, but their behavior must meet acceptable standards. In this regard, Martens and Seefeldt (1979) recommended the following rules:
- Parents should remain seated in the spectator area during the contest.
- Parents should not yell instructions or criticisms to their children.
- Parents should make no derogatory comments to players, parents of the opposing team, officials, or league administrators.
- Parents should not interfere with their children's coach. They must be willing to relinquish the responsibility for their child to the coach for the duration of the contest.
Good sportsmanship among spectators is a goal worth working for. Parents have the obligation not only to control their own behavior, but also to remind others of the responsibility, if necessary. When parents misbehave, it is the duty of other parents and league administrators to step in and correct the situation. The rule of thumb for all spectators is nothing in their actions should interfere with any child's enjoyment of the sport.
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