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The Problem Areas
    Out Of Control Parents
    Child Exploitation
    Youth Sports Dropouts
    Endangering Young Athletes’ Health
    Sexual Abuse Of Young Athletes
    Youth Sports Violence
Meeting The Needs Of Kids And Adults

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As I see it, there are six major problem areas that we need to address:

Out Of Control Parents

Every parent who has been on the sidelines has seen instances of emotional abuse that are too common in the world of youth sports:

• The mortified child whose mother is screaming at the referee about a "blown call"





• The embarrassed child whose father is yelling at the coach about "getting my kid into the game"





• The despondent child who is being verbally attacked by his or her parent or coach for some perceived lack of effort or for making a "dumb" mistake

It has become fashionable to blame "pushy parents" for many of the excesses seen in children's sports. I think that this is a mistake. Why do, time and again, well-meaning parents begin to act out of character as they get caught up in the emotional roller coaster of their child's competitive situation?

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Article Updated: August 25, 2007

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