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This is a parent's issue, not an umpire's issue, IMO.
We do have a local rule that would allow the umpire to assess an additional OUT in this circumstance (it is called the "family atmosphere" rule; the rule is state-wide from the ASA Commissioner's office). I have ONLY used the rule to warn coaches & parents, however. One person's profanity is another person's normal speech, so I've only used the rule to keep a lid on.
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Tom
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