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Parents chastise a young player

Parents chastise a young player Helen's daughter Jenny plays in a netball team.

During a match Jenny drops a pass. Some of the parents of her team shout insensitive comments and even suggest to the coach that Jenny should be replaced.

The coach ignores the suggestions.

Parents chastise a young player Helen is horrified at their behaviour. The team manager advises Helen that he will take the matter up with the parents in his official capacity.

Parents chastise a young player The team manager advises the parents of their breach of the code of conduct by pointing to a copy of the code he keeps in a clipboard.

The parents are told to improve their behaviour or face disciplinary procedures by the club committee.

Parents chastise a young player During later matches Helen witnesses a marked improvement in the behaviour of the parents.

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