As the soccer bond is enjoyed by parent and child why let a comment from a random parent interfere with that bond.

You do you. If your son is happy with you being “coach like” then go for it!

Without hearing the full extent of the comments it’s difficult to judge. However, if one parent has noticed that you are saying a lot, then maybe try and tone it down a little?

I can understand the other parent’s comments because yes, some parent’s do put too much pressure on their kids and take away the fun of the game (espcecially in the younger years when it is all about fun and developing skills) , but if your child strives with that support and lives for the game (like my kids do with their sports), then you keep doing you. As long as you’re both enjoying that time together and you’re not contradicting the coaches direction, then keep encouraging him and supporting him.

If your son is happy with what you are doing and the coach doesn’t feel you are putting a high amount of pressure on him [your son] then keep up what you are doing and tell others to pull their head in as you have permission to do what you are doing.

They may not understand where you are coming from as they don’t understand your situation. I think its just 2 different sides seeing things differently and a bit of a conversation/communication hopefully will help you

Wow that guy sounds like he needs to settle down and shush

As long as the child feels encouraged and supported by the tips, not pressured, then it shouldn’t be a big deal at all. It’s really odd some people can’t help but comment on what others say to their kids.

I think if it’s something you like to do together and he appreciates the feedback and coaching then do it. Doesn’t matter what other people think. My mum used to give me pointers when we played netball. Nothing wrong with it.

Don’t worry about them, just do what you’re doing as it seems your son doesn’t mind otherwise he would have said something.
People always have to put their two cents on the table these days it seems so just ignore them.

If it’s something you and your son bond over, it’s great! Imagine someone said something like that to Tiger Woods parent or Sam Kerr’s parent. Kids need all the positive support and encouragement they can get!
Diff story if you were telling him to be a bad sport or play dirty. The other parent should have just kept their thoughts to themselves!

Really up to your son and if he doesn’t mind and your not telling him the opposite to the coach I don’t see the problem

Nothing wrong in supporting your son.
Some children really need.
You could also speak to the coach to see if he minds.????

It really does depend a bit on how your son feels. Perhaps it would be better not to call out during the game, though.

Too many parents with too many opinions. Everyone has the right to be supportive of their child. Ignore them and keep supporting your child and being the great parent that you are.

You just keep on being the supportive mum you are. Yes for some kids its just fun but for many others it is their passion so yelling out on the sidelines is perfectly fine, coaching, guiding whatever people want to call it, you’re doing it for you son. I’m the same with my son and his football. He is older now so I’m louder on the sidelines supporting him.
Keep up the support and bond with your son and his soccer.

You just do what your doing. Yes its just a game but you want to instill in your son a desire to excel and be the best so you are doing the right thing for him. It sounds like your creating a good bonding experience for you and your son. There’s always negative people out there don’t let it impact on you and your son.

Left to the stomach followed by a right to the chin then finish off with a head butt to the nose. Or you can just tell him you can just go home and complain to his mummy

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  • • Danicastefanie replied
    • 02 Oct 2023 , 1:51 pm

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  You’re fine mumma!! Keep being supportive and encouraging your son