How should I have handled this

[SanDiegoSteve]

Originally Posted by jwwashburn

I had to nip one of our moron parents in the bud(nod to Barney) because I heard him telling a couple of guys to just run over them next time.

Don't forget a nod to Fred G. Sanford as well, as he would take out his bud nippers and nip it!

As far as the two yutes, I think you handled it better than I would have. I probably would have let them know in no uncertain terms that they are wet-behind-the-ears and couldn't carry my mask to the pre-game plate conference. Then I would have probably informed them that I have been umpiring since long before they were a gleam in their daddy's eye on a cold winter night. Then I probably would have asked them if they talked this way with all aduts, or was I just the lucky guy today. Then I would have talked to the UIC. Then I would have said that I don't want them ever on one of my games, and recommend disciplinary action for a couple of smart-*** kids.

I don't put up with sass from children. I would give them a "time out." I would take "time out" of my day to apply a whoopin' to their backsides (well, back in the day, maybe...)