I should clarify that the kid is in a referee class and is actually licensed to officiate games, but is still in his first year. The episode happened at the end of the half time, so there wasn't time to step aside to give advice. The real problem though is that the parents yelling were right about most of the calls, the ref was wrong, and there I was just trying to bite my tongue and stay quiet.
I do agree with the other thread about parents though. The games would be much more enjoyable if parents didn't think they had to be so "helpful" to the kids, the coaches and the refs.
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