Positive parental behavior on the sidelines, such as cheering and encouraging athletes, can lead to better behavior and performance from young players towards their teammates and opponents. Conversely, negative behaviors like yelling or reacting badly to game outcomes can influence children to behave similarly on the field.
Parental behavior can impact how much a child enjoys a sport and whether they continue to participate. Pressuring behaviors, such as excessive expectations or criticism, can result in negative sporting experiences for children and potentially make them want to quit playing.
Sports organizations have strict guidelines for parental conduct, with penalties including bans for abusive or violent behavior. Swearing, threats, or aggression towards coaches, umpires, or players are not tolerated. Extreme cases, like the brawl during an under-16 basketball game in Melbourne, can lead to the entire team being banned from the season.
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