When I notice parents yelling at their kids from the sidelines or at the coaches, it’s just sad. As a Christian, what’s the best way to just remind folks to let the kids be kids and enjoy playing their sport? There are never curse words or rude language…it’s more-so the parents telling the kids what to do or shouting over the coach’s direction. Maybe I’m overreacting idk.
@skymak
Setting a good example is your most robust response.
By just doing the right thing, in an environment where others are doing the less-than-right thing may feel fruitless, or futile, but remember, the fruit is not the responsibility of the branch, but of the vine. The branch just does the right thing, and the vine produces the fruit through it. I encourage you to simply “do the right thing” in every environment. You may not see immediate results, or any results at all, but trust me others are watching (including the kids), and the difference is soaking-in to their minds. Your conduct is making a difference, even when you are not able to see it.
We’re in this together.
KP
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As Christianity is increasingly abandoned, one might expect to see an increase in carnal behavior.
I’m a sports parent. I see a lot of parents at games and practices swearing at their kids and treating them like they should be all-stars at an elementary age. It’s really upsetting, honestly.