Post by Deleted on Apr 17, 2015 7:56:37 GMT
Another Daily Fail article but I think there is something refreshing in this, if the children are complaining about pushy parents. How may times have we seen touchline fathers and mothers at the football field and their disgraceful behaviour - we know that years ago children exercised a lot more but for many reasons and the computer technology the swimming pools are bare and they spend more time texting and internetting than getting exercise and fresh air in their lungs.
Half of eight to 16-year-olds say they do not want to do sport because of their parents' behaviour
www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3042801/How-pushy-parents-children-exercise-Half-eight-16-year-olds-say-not-want-sport-parents-behaviour.html
Half of eight to 16-year-olds say they do not want to do sport because of their parents' behaviour
www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3042801/How-pushy-parents-children-exercise-Half-eight-16-year-olds-say-not-want-sport-parents-behaviour.html
If your child is lagging behind in the sprint on school sports day, try not to shout from the sidelines.
For pushy parents who criticise their children’s sporting abilities are putting a generation off exercise, a poll reveals.
Mothers and fathers are increasingly resorting to abuse to spur on their offspring, with some swearing or telling children they are ‘too lazy’ or ‘worthless’.
A survey of children aged eight to 16 has now found almost half do not want to do sport because of their parents’ behaviour. Some 16 per cent said they were criticised by grown-ups frequently.
Children told researchers they had been labelled ‘too heavy’ or ‘too lazy to run’, with one reportedly being told: ‘You’re not good enough... you’re worthless.’ One in four youngsters said winning even meant more to their parents than it did to them.
The study by Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) and the Chance to Shine charity also found that more than 40 per cent had seen adults abusing a coach or referee – and in some cases throwing things at them.
More than 20 per cent said they had seen abuse of a child’s opposite player or team.
One youngster said they had seen a parent who ‘swore at their kids and made them cry’, another saw someone throw a coffee cup at an official, and a third child reported that a dad ‘hit the ref once for sending his kid off’.
Nearly half of the children surveyed said that having their mum or dad watching did not affect their performance.
Children told researchers they had been labelled ‘too heavy’ or ‘too lazy to run’, with one reportedly being told: ‘You’re not good enough... you’re worthless.’
Over a third said that having them watch improved their performance, while one in eight said it made it worse.
Just over half said they thought winning meant the same amount to their parents as it did to them, while one in four said a win meant even more to their parents.
Luke Swanson, chief executive of Chance to Shine, said: ‘This research confirms the central role of parents in supporting their children to play and enjoy sport.
‘At the same time it suggests that, all too often, we can curb their enthusiasm.
‘This is a wake-up call to anyone who supports their children from the boundary, the touchline or the courtside.’
MCC and Chance to Shine said it would be providing a nationwide scheme in schools this term aimed at building a culture of healthy competition and fair play.
Chance to Shine coaching ambassador, England cricketer Kate Cross said: ‘We go into schools and teach children the importance of winning and losing with dignity.
‘We want them to be competitive but there is a line that shouldn’t be crossed.
‘That applies to children as well as to any pushy parents watching them.’
For pushy parents who criticise their children’s sporting abilities are putting a generation off exercise, a poll reveals.
Mothers and fathers are increasingly resorting to abuse to spur on their offspring, with some swearing or telling children they are ‘too lazy’ or ‘worthless’.
A survey of children aged eight to 16 has now found almost half do not want to do sport because of their parents’ behaviour. Some 16 per cent said they were criticised by grown-ups frequently.
Children told researchers they had been labelled ‘too heavy’ or ‘too lazy to run’, with one reportedly being told: ‘You’re not good enough... you’re worthless.’ One in four youngsters said winning even meant more to their parents than it did to them.
The study by Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) and the Chance to Shine charity also found that more than 40 per cent had seen adults abusing a coach or referee – and in some cases throwing things at them.
More than 20 per cent said they had seen abuse of a child’s opposite player or team.
One youngster said they had seen a parent who ‘swore at their kids and made them cry’, another saw someone throw a coffee cup at an official, and a third child reported that a dad ‘hit the ref once for sending his kid off’.
Nearly half of the children surveyed said that having their mum or dad watching did not affect their performance.
Children told researchers they had been labelled ‘too heavy’ or ‘too lazy to run’, with one reportedly being told: ‘You’re not good enough... you’re worthless.’
Over a third said that having them watch improved their performance, while one in eight said it made it worse.
Just over half said they thought winning meant the same amount to their parents as it did to them, while one in four said a win meant even more to their parents.
Luke Swanson, chief executive of Chance to Shine, said: ‘This research confirms the central role of parents in supporting their children to play and enjoy sport.
‘At the same time it suggests that, all too often, we can curb their enthusiasm.
‘This is a wake-up call to anyone who supports their children from the boundary, the touchline or the courtside.’
MCC and Chance to Shine said it would be providing a nationwide scheme in schools this term aimed at building a culture of healthy competition and fair play.
Chance to Shine coaching ambassador, England cricketer Kate Cross said: ‘We go into schools and teach children the importance of winning and losing with dignity.
‘We want them to be competitive but there is a line that shouldn’t be crossed.
‘That applies to children as well as to any pushy parents watching them.’
