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An inexperienced ref will hear comments and get really defensive and will sometimes subconsciencly penalize the kid for their parent's behavior. So if the parents are riding him, he may go out of his way to not give in and not give them any close calls. Then it looks like he is biased.
Bottom line is : parents take it WAY TOO SERIOUSLY and should just let the kids play and the referee do his job and it will be fair.
Funny thing is, the kids will lose a game on a bad call and five minutes later they want to give you a hug and ask when you will be back to work their game! The parents will hold a grudge forever. I guess that is why I like kids better than adults!
Also, I never think working a 4th grade game is below me. I like to watch kids as they learn the game and get better. Bad parents can really take the fun out of it though.
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