I did not witness the event, and therefore cannot judge the severity of the physical contact. I don't think the question is whether or not the kid was in the wrong, everyone is in agreement as to that. I have coached kids and dealt with kids beyond wrestling, including my own, that could nearly drive you to physical confrontation. But I think that we as coaches, referees, fans and adults must absolutely, never, without any room for question, allow ourselves to get physical with the kids. Sportsfan and Zahm would agree if it happened to their kids even though their kids probably have always sat quietly in the bleachers next to them awaiting their next match. Again I didn't see the incident, but 2Coach did and felt it was serious enough to warrant a post and I think it's wrong for any self righteous people to say an 8 year old had it coming.