I have a 11 yr old daughter who plays football. She plays center and nose guard. She has progressed to be one of the better players on the team. She also is captain as well. Now here lies the problem. Many of her teammates have issues with her playing. The feel that it is cool teasins and berating her. she also attends school with these "savages" and they torment her on the bus. Okay, it may be simple to report them, but how do I handle the parents? Not to add a racial dimension; but I live in a predominately African american neighborhood and the kids Im speaking of have really "ghetto" parents. My wife and I have abandoned the so-called hood rules and believe in using diplomacy to solve conflict. But it is extemely hard to maintain bearing when the parent completely ignore the issue. It is also hard to coach these kids(assistant) when I know they are tormenting my kid.
2006-12-24 00:01:19 · 6 answers · asked by Furious Styles 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
Sounds like she can take care of herself. If she didn't like being on the team she would find something else to do. I know its hard but continue to set a good example for the other parents and Stay out of it
2006-12-24 00:12:59 · answer #1 · answered by MamaJupe 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would suggest a parents meeting with the kids there and go over a general idea of sportsmanship conduct on and off the field. Be sure to make it general so no one thinks you are 'picking' on any certain one. Tell them you expect sportsmanship at all times, not just at games. I am ure when they signed up they agreed to certain rules for conduct and follow those too. Best of luck!
2006-12-24 00:14:35 · answer #2 · answered by aimeramy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know you will have to make your own decision but if I were you I would tell them that if their behavior did not inprove that me and my daughter would take up another sport. This is really a shame that your daughter is being tormented just because she enjoys the sport. I hope things get better.
2006-12-24 00:14:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Karate is the answer, it is not an aggressive sport, rather self defence and confidence building and is non violent, and will keep the bullies at bay
2006-12-24 00:20:09 · answer #4 · answered by shonga69au 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give them the choice. Keep the girl or lose the coach. You owe them nothing.
2006-12-24 00:18:55 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell ur daughter2 juat ignore them or have her transfer sckools cause ghetto peeps r rough
2006-12-24 00:12:27 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋