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Originally Posted by Smitty
Wow. We are not talking about a fight. We are talking about an injured child. You talk as if there are paramedics on hand waiting to treat injuries. What's happening until the paramedics get there (assuming paramedics are even needed)? You are being ridiculous in your abuse of power. I can see where it comes from - you definitely have a power issue.
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Actually Dave, from a legal standpoint he has no power. The parent or legal guardian of a minor is the only one that can consent or revoke permission to treat the minor in their charge. If the coach, trainer, paramedic, doctor, etc. wants to do something the parent can step in and say "don't touch my child" and that legally revokes any previous permission, written or otherwise. Anyone who interferes or attempts to interfere with a parent or guardian is committing one or more criminal acts - could be anything from custodial interference to assault and/or battery. This goes for a security guard or anyone else as well. The only entity that can override parental authority is a court of law. There would have to be significant extenuating circumstances to legitimately prevent a parent or guardian from going to the aid of or making decisions regarding the care of their child, and I can absolutely guarantee the NFHS "you can't come onto the court" rule won't qualify. If anyone tried to interfere with my going to the aid of or being involved in decisions regarding my injured child, I can guarantee they would be arrested - and I would pursue both criminal and civil actions.
Sometimes I can't believe the illusion of power some folks have!
OK, rant mode off.....
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