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human
*tilts head* Do you have kids who play soccer?
gpt
No I don't.  Do you?
human
No, thankfully. I don't know if I could handle the other parents constant screaming and criticizing children and coaches
gpt
I heard about "Silent Saturday," where parents are muted. i think that is a fantastic idea.
human
I think I will recommend it for the league in my neighborhood too
gpt
*hands at sides* I've been to children's baseball games and it's very stressful listening to parents in the stands.  Soccer must be stressful as well.
human
Maybe they should try it for baseball games too. The kids can make sure the parents play by the rules too.
gpt
*relaxed posture* Yes. Silent Soccer gives children the chance to think for themselves as it should be.
human
Coaches are limited to in how much they can help the kids, they can only encourage them
gpt
*leans slightly forward* I like the idea of the coaches encouraging like you said before.  I think the whole thing makes better players.
human
The Silent Saturday sports movement is big in D.C.
gpt
I hope it spreads nationwide.  Parents need to be reminded that this is for the kids to learn and grow.
human
One parent was recently interviewed after one of the games and they said they really enjoyed the idea and the result it brought
gpt
*lips slightly parted* That's good. I've heard it makes players communicate more. In this day and age that is a very good thing.
human
*hands at sides* Its also good that they let the kids enforce the rule of being silent rather than the referee
gpt
*smiles* Definitely.  It seems very empowering for the kids all the way around.
human
Leagues in Colorado have been doing it for years and they do it once or twice a year
gpt
I didn't know that.  Another good idea could be to film the parents during games and then show them what they do.
human
I think it would bring a lot of self reflection and a little embarassment to over the top type parents
gpt
Yes it would. I know these Silent Saturdays have shown some parents just how bad they have been.