Tips for parents when it comes to respect and sportsmanship when your kids are playing team sports:- Cheer, don’t jeer! It is very appropriate for you to cheer and encourage your son or daughter while playing sports, but it is never appropriate to make negative remarks to (or about) other kids on the field.
- Control your outbursts. As a sports fan, it is almost impossible to not experience human emotions – including anger and disgust – while watching a game. For some people keeping these emotions inside is not that difficult, but for others it is almost virtually impossible. If you cannot control your emotions, consider alternatives such as sitting further away so as to not disturb others, or in more serious cases, consider talking to a professional.
- Model appropriate behaviors. Think about what you say, how you say, and even your body language. Remember, kids see everything and learn from how adults conduct themselves!
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