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Sara Chatwin: Psychologist chats parents' sideline behaviour

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Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Sat, 30 May 2026, 6:30pm
A North Auckland under-17 football game has ended with a grandmother being punched on the sidelines. Photo / 123RF
A North Auckland under-17 football game has ended with a grandmother being punched on the sidelines. Photo / 123RF

Sara Chatwin: Psychologist chats parents' sideline behaviour

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Sat, 30 May 2026, 6:30pm

Parents are acting up on the sidelines of their children's games in the mighty Waikato leading to youth rugby league games cancelled last Sunday after reports of physical and verbal abuse in Hopuhopu.

Sport Waikato CEO Matthew Cooper said the problem is felt worldwide, with parents wanting to achieve through their children.

What behaviour is okay at your children's sports games? When does support cross into abuse?

MindWorks psychologist Sara Chatwin joined Tim Beveridge to discuss.

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