WAG Funny observation

[mimi]

I met a new breed of "crazy mom" today. The CSM (crazy swim mom)! So in case anyone was wondering, they are out there, lurking in other sports as well. As different as swim and gymnastics is, the CSM was eerily similar to the CGM...utterly exhausting! Just wanted to share my observations....

 

[aerialriver]

They are in all sports. I have discovered that crazy gym dads (cgd) are way more cray cray than crazy gym moms (cgm)

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[GymMom67]

They are in all sports. I have discovered that crazy gym dads (cgd) are way more cray cray than crazy gym moms (cgm)

Yes!!! The craziest parent on my daughter's team BY FAR is a dad!

 

[GymMom67]

They are in all sports. I have discovered that crazy gym dads (cgd) are way more cray cray than crazy gym moms (cgm)

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Yes!!! The craziest parent on my daughter's team BY FAR is a dad!

 

[Tally Ho]

You occasionally come across a family that has both crazy gym mum and dad, poor child!

 

[Flossyduck]

Tennis parents are horrible. I have seen kids run off court in a tantrum when a decision goes against them and then observed the parent's behaviour and seen exactly where it's coming from. We have a good set of parents at our gym, but they just moved all the groups around and there are two who flipped out and are now behaving in such a way that the rest of us arrive early to spectate (I know that sounds bad...) One is a mum and one is a dad.

 

[Iwannabemargo]

Hmmm, I must say I tend not to taken Pink and Fluffy's dad to Competitions any more - its not that he is full cgd, but he has tendancies he is uber competetive (he played rugby internationaly) and the red mist sometimes drops. He looks after the boys and I shower him the edited video !

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[smercaldo]

We are new to the sport of gymnastics but are all too familiar with Crazy Sport Parents. All 3 of my boys played baseball, 2 of them competitively, in Southeast Texas....I had never seen crazy until I saw the row of parents lining the dugout side fence armed with their cameras (so they could document Johnnies swing) and rule books (to make sure Johnnie didn't get cheated out of his run) demanding birth certificates from the other team to prove their little Johnnie wasn't too old to play! They took crazy to a whole other level.

 

[gwenmom]

Football dads can get very crazy around here. One dad a couple of years ago would pave the sidelines at every game (and most practices) screaming plays and general comments at his son. I was always surprised the coaches didn't ask him to leave. His wife was almost as bad.

 

[cbone]

I will say as a "crazy" sports dad I am always yelling so that my kids know I'm there and engaged. I try not to be disruptive or in the coaches' way, but I had a dad who wasn't there and I cheer (loudly) to let my kids know that they're important to me.

 

[Deleted member 14190]

And some of the craziest parents I have ever met, actually talk openly and bash other less crazy parents, for being crazy.... That's how crazy they are!!!

 

[cbone]

I bash not crazy parents for not being engaged enough. Is that crazy?

 

[mimi]

The thing that got me was that this woman knew everyone on the swim team, their places and times from many of the meets and she was telling me all about it. All I could think is, lady, this dd's second day and have no idea what you are talking about!!!

 

[cbifoja]

I bash not crazy parents for not being engaged enough. Is that crazy?

And crazy is a continuum. I'm pretty involved in my child's gymnastics (I keep track of her skills and what she is currently working on to get to the next level).....and her education (I work with her teacher when she doesn't understand something)....... and her riding (I chose her mount)......... and her soccer (I refuse to let her play goalie for several reasons).

To some people, that would make me an over-involved parent but I really honestly don't care. I'm doing what works for my child. I am an involved/engage parent and I will even admit to having CGM moments! I just try not to make it a way of life. LOL And I draw the line at telling her coach how to manage my child.

 

[okie]

I grew up with a CSD (crazy soccer dad). He was the opponent's and ref's worst nightmare. He got police escorts twice and one time as I ran by the sidelines i flipped him off due to his aweful behavior and comments (i regret this now). I was very quiet and the team captain for five years, so our opposite dispositions were surprising to all. Of course as crazy bad as he was sometimes, he could be just as crazy good and was adored by my teammates. Ultimately, I ended up having a successful collegiate soccer career OUT OF STATE, 1500 miles away, and played in peace! Thankfully, he has mellowed out over the years and is not exhibiting any CGG (crazy gym grandpa) behaviors. If he does, he will be in trouble!

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[Iwannabemargo]

OH's dad was banned from the touchline and made to sit in the clubhouse - and he is the meekest mildest chap I know - the Crazys can be burried deep but will come out eventually

 

[kandkfunk]

I'm so glad someone mentioned CGG (crazy gym grandparent) except swap baseball for gymnastics in my case. My father in law coached high school baseball for 20 years and none of my son's coaches know what they're doing according to him. He even pics kids apart on my son's baseball team in front of their parents. He truly adores his grandchildren, but I am often embarrassed by what he says at the games.

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[Pineapple_Lump]

The problem parent/parent of the child who show no passion or drive or enjoyment for gymnastics tried to tell me that the mother of the most passionate/gym crazy child was pushing her daughter.

 

[dani4]

I think there's a difference between being a "crazy sports mom/dad" and being engaged... I'm not going to draw the distinction, because I'm just not engaged enough

 

[aerialriver]

There are different levels of cg (Mom, Dad, Grandparent what have you) we have the compulsory levels these are the ones that are just overly involved, watching Suzie's every move, talking to Suzie about how her knees were bent and her toes were not pointed after class, comparing Suzie to all the other kids and constantly hounding the coach on when Suzie is going to start kipping. The also tend to keep close tabs on Suzie's scores as well as everyone else's scores to compare them and question the fairness of all the outcomes.

Then we have the optional crazies these folks watch Suzie's every move but also record the practice to critique later at home. They pull Suzie out mid class to yell at her about her bent knees and unpointed toes. They compare Suzie to all the other kids her level in the state checking meet scores online and badgering her coaches at every chance as to why she is not upgrading her skills. These crazies are constantly on the hunt for the next best gym that will make Suzie an Olympian. They also often have an entire gym at home where Suzie is forced to practice for hours when she is not at the gym. These crazies have likely been removed from meets for yelling at the judges.

Then we have the elite crazies these folks are the top of the top. Not only do they video Suzie they take notes for later critique. They no longer compare Suzie they know Suzie is the best and lash out at all the other parents and make rude remarks to them about how their kids suck. They badger the coaches so much that the coaches hide when ever they see them coming. They have moved across the country to train at the most elite gym (granted Suzie is a level 4) They are not allowed to attend meets anymore due to screaming the the judges and other parents. They sent Suzie to compete on her broken ankle, they deny her ankle is broken and won't take her to the doctor and when she broke it they made her suck it up and finish her practice.

Keep in mind child's level does not have to match crazies level (Actually usually doesn't) lol