Yes, I am learning from here that the older the kids get, the earlier the umps leave (and prob due more to parents and coaches than to the kids). I just haven't reached that level with my son yet, so most of my experience has been teaching the kids never to forget "blue" after shaking hands with the other team. He is 13 and playing Babe Ruth and Jr American Legion Ball. I guess as he gets older I will see that less and less. Not offended, just something new is all. Live and learn.
