The killing in the Netherlands of a parent-lineman at the end of a football match by three young boys 15/16 years is a terrible thing. Up to know it did not happen in Italy but what they fear most managers of the football schools are the parents, continually involved in a vulgar rant during games. I believe that parents are the main perpetrators of these knee-jerk reactions, which arise out of any ability to control. Many of them are less than their educational role and the boys become weapons ready to unload their frustrated expectations on those who consider an enemy. I report some rules for moms, dads and grandparents that if followed they would change not only themselves but also the attitude of their sons. These rules should be disseminated and discussed with the parents in order to make them understand the need.
Do not insult the referee and do not rooting against opponents when it playsthe team of your child.
Rather, be corrected in a positive way to demonstrate your support for all players, coaches and the referee.
Do not shout at your boys what to do in the field, do not be the coach.
Let him, however, to play and free to choose.
Do not shout when he made a mistake or when he plays badly.
Support, however, his commitment and show him that you are proud of him.
Do not get angry when your child’s team loses, do not feel disappointed.
Remember, however, that the game is for the boys, you are not to have lost
Do not tell him you were deeply disappointed and he will never become a champion.
Be careful that sport is fun and exciting experience for him.
Do not look the other way when your child is disappointed or angry about something that happened while playing but not tell him that it’s stupid to blame.
First, however, listen to him, let him speak and show that you understand his state of mind and then find a solution together.
Not taught by your behavior to have no respect for others, be they friends, players of opposing teams, coaches or referees.
Show him with your behavior, however, your respect with all of them and pretend that he shows the same.
Not stay with those coaches who are playing only the best and showing more attention towards the best.
Insist, however, that the coaches give everyone the same opportunity to learn and to demonstrate enthusiasm for working with children.
Do not speak only of sport with your child, do not look only on TV. Do not just take it to the gardens.
Practice it together, stay at the open air to play, engaging in any physical activity that is pleasing to the whole family.
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