I'm a mom who ardently follows her kids' sports. Through the years, their teams have the average wins and losses - some seasons more one way or the other. My daughter plays on a varsity high school soccer team and a good club team. Her teams have had a really good year. We have had much to cheer for!
So - I have decided that I'm not the best sideline mom. This is not a confession of over-the-top antics that embarrass my daughter. Not at all...I think it is because I spend time judging the behavior of the other sideline moms and dads instead of watching the game. And I drive my spouse crazy doing it.
The people that yell at the referee incur my greatest under-the-breath-lips-pursed wrath. I'm all for setting an example - and it's obvious in some cases which parent belongs to which player by matching behaviors. Sometimes the player that has the least patience on the field and is most likely to receive warnings and cards from the referee is the daughter of a major mouth in the stands. So the examples are indeed being set in some cases.
The other parent that gets dirty looks from me (passive/agressive classic glares) is the one who yells at their own player - and worse, someone else's player. I have loosed a comment in their direction on some occasions and have directly confronted others - at risk of personal injury I can imagine. Sometimes, I can't help it.
There are so many positive and wonderful parents that support their kids on the field of play but it is the loud and obnoxious mouth that I have to work hard to ignore. I must confess that it distracts me more than it should. I am sure I should be minding my own business but...I can't help it .
Maybe I should sit with my husband up in the far corner of the stands away from everyone else. He definitely has the right idea - and he can see the game better from there.
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