If you saw your child or other children spitting on AFL Umpires or Players would u say anthing?

Question

Most of the children I have seen doing this are boys between 11 -13 years old. My child hasn't gone to a game yet, but I have chosen not to say anything, neither has any other parent at the games I have been to. I haven't because I am worried there is a parent in the wings somewhere ready to rip my head off for chastising their child...... What about u... What has happened to good sportsmanship.

Answer 1

get you r kid out of there or say something i mean it

Answer 2

i would hauk a loogie too!  lol

Answer 3

I sure would say something to my child or any other child. This is one of the morals and "home training" issues. I am an 8th grade teacher and kids at the school and in my class know that if I see you doing wrong I'm going to address it whether its liked or not!

Answer 4

yes thats a toughy! if my son were doing it I'd give him a clip around the ears.

Although I'm a firm believer that no one should tell you how to raise your kids, there are somethings, like this, that need to be pondered.

I think the best approach would be to ask the woman if she knows her son was doing this (even if its obvious to you she does) it can go 2 ways..

the first is the " boys will be boys" thing and the second is she may get a little embarresed and correct her child.

However as you were saying you dont know if she's had a few drinks and feeling rowdy she may say ask "whats it to you"

you can always say something like "i meant no dissrespect" or " its just i just saw my son do it aswell, just thought I'd let you know". If your child is in the same boat as theres she may not feel your looking down on her.

But on a separate note, bottles being thrown at the umps, spitting, I too am curious where the good sportsmanship is.

Answer 5

I would definately say something. Those kids have no right to be spitting on people. Especially at that age they should know better. If you find a parent is annoyed, talk to the parent about it. They may not realize why you're ginving their child a hard time. I'll bet that if they knew themselves what their children were doing, they'd be shocked and would talk to them. That kind of behavior is just not acceptable.

Answer 6

My kid would definitley be copping a good lecture.That behaviour is uncalled for.I can't believe there are players out there that would bash an umpire over a game.Big news in Perth.

Answer 7

h**l yes i would say something

Answer 8

My son would be in big trouble when he got home for sure. Others kids, I would just keep my mouth shut. You never know how parents are going to react.

Answer 9

Yes. Kids like that get in my nerves.

Answer 10

for sure i would

by not addressing this behaviour we are allwoing children to continue like this and allowing this to grow into a nasty habit that will one day get them into serious trouble if not o the feild but in a real life situation. ALL children need to be taught to respect their elders and respect the decisonso of others even if they feel it is unjust. There are more meaningful and productive ways to discuss an unfair judegment, spitting is NOT one of tehse ways

Answer 11

of course i would say something.  that is my responsibility as a parent to teach and guide my child.  if you are worried what other people will think about you you do not have your priorities straight.

Answer 12

Grounded!

Three weeks in the sin bin and some local litter picking should do the trick...