dbull and others:

This thread has really went off on a tangent with the school system in Kansas being attacked - my comments about "mandated reporting" seems to have set this thread off the main point, that being parents behaving badly.

dbull I agree that nothing will probably change the behavior of those that are guilty of bad behavior at wrestling tournaments (or any other youth sports). I'm just thankful that in the 8 years that my kids have been involved in our club I have never had a coach lose his temper. They will argue a call if they feel the need but the do it in a calm and adult manner. And if parents behave badly the coaches will not hesitate to let them know that it is not acceptable.