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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Guardian community team

Parents: share your experiences of behaving badly during kids’ football matches

Junior soccer football team stacking hands with coach before a match
If you’ve lost your cool during a match, how did your children react? Photograph: Posed by models; matimix/Getty Images

Kids’ football can be emotional. Some parents shout at their own children, others swear at officials, and a few even get into fights. We’d like to hear from parents about the times they’ve become too involved in their kids’ football matches.

What has your experience been like and how did your children react? Have you noticed other parents’ behaviour on the pitch?

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