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Almost every child has participated in some sort of sports in their lifetime.
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Almost every child has participated in some sort of sports in their lifetime. Whether it is a friendly game of stickball on the street or an organized hockey league complete with coaches and referees, participation in sports is a key element in the physical and mental growth of a child. However, underneath the apparent innocence of the "fun and enjoyment" of sports lies a messy conflict that has been on the rise for several years now. This rising issue is parental violence and abuse at youth sports events. Loud, rude and even violent parents are becoming the main subjects at youth sports events instead of the youth's themselves. Parents have turned the fun activities into a nightmare at some arenas and stadiums and have left a big question mark surrounding youth sports. "The National Association of Sports Officials said it receives two to three reports a week of violent parents...
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