I know a few guys who coach kids ball teams, and way too often, one of the parents becomes a big problem.
Takes the game way too seriously, and forgets about good Sportsmanship completely. Imagine the embarrassment of being
Son of Monster Mom.
One on my co-workers is a referee for HS and college level sports. He says he has more problems with parents than the students......................
And, just where do you think the thugs in the games care from? Rotten parents. or, more likely, no father.
As a former one-time referee of children’s under 8 soccer, I learned that it was essential to preserving life to remain a moving target throughout the match, the parents were that rabid.