George asked whether age group swimmers are being bullied/pressured into swimming by parents, coaches and friends. Are they? Are parents living out their "unfulfilled dreams" through their young ones, as Geek suggested in another thread? Share your funniest/saddest story about overbearing swim parents or coaches.
Oh no, it sounds like they grew up--and turned into annoying "stage moms"! Clearly, if there is a problem and their kids are not stars it is "our" problem, not the child's. We have some of these in our club too. These are the type of parents who think they can do a better job coaching than the professionals hired by the team.
Well, yes, grew up physically, but I was thinking more in terms of behavior. Two words: arrested development. "Give me what I want when I want it or I'll throw a hissy fit." Main difference is that the "what I want" is for kid to be center stage, rather than, say, ice cream for breakfast.
Oh no, it sounds like they grew up--and turned into annoying "stage moms"! Clearly, if there is a problem and their kids are not stars it is "our" problem, not the child's. We have some of these in our club too. These are the type of parents who think they can do a better job coaching than the professionals hired by the team.
Well, yes, grew up physically, but I was thinking more in terms of behavior. Two words: arrested development. "Give me what I want when I want it or I'll throw a hissy fit." Main difference is that the "what I want" is for kid to be center stage, rather than, say, ice cream for breakfast.
