Kate Johnston

Facts, bro.

There are a few mentally unstable parents attending children's sports events, making it difficult to be around and causing distress for the kids. Soccer, in particular, tends to have a high incidence of this behavior.

To be fair, if some folks' oldies had grilled me for freaking out and having anxiety attacks whenever a speedy bowler came my way on the cricket field, my life could've turned out different. Maybe I wouldn't need all these meds anymore. But hey, you win some, you lose some.

Why the Labour party done gone and cancelled the Commonwealth Games? They don't give a damn 'bout the kids' wellbeing. Maybe she should be whispering something in them crime gangs' ears 'bout this, or maybe she a part of 'em too.

Awesome feeling

If my dad had shown up and supported me, I would have been a better person. Sadly, he never did and still isn't interested in me at 42. I would have preferred him to cheer me on or feel disappointed rather than not show up at all. It's just my perspective.

Libby, thank you for reminding parents to keep quiet on the sidelines and let their kids pursue their own passions.

You nailed it, Libby! But seriously, this whole thing with parents thinking their kid should dominate every game and always be the star player has been going on forever. Like, come on, there has to be room for others to shine too!