Where is the line for parents?

[KJUmp]

Originally Posted by chicodork

I agree, and I know we can't win against the parents, so it's always better to ignore them.....
Yes, always.

.....but the level of their screaming, and the proximity of them to the court just put me over the edge.
Can't let that happen. You mentioned earlier about 'not taking it personally, but in fact you are.

In hindsite, I would have ignored them,......
Absolutely

.....but at the time, I just didn't feel like hearing that crap all night.
Which again, indicates you're taking it personally.

Live and learn.
Which is what a good official does constantly.

I don't have the rep for looking for trouble,.....
But handling this particular incident as you did will give you exactly that type of rep.

.....and I am trying to move up in our association, but I wonder how a more experienced ref would have taken that?
Then seek out the opinions and advice of experienced officials in your association, they've all been through it and have heard and seen it all..

What about, "You Suck!" Do you let that go?
From a fan....everytime. Why would/should I give two craps about what they say?.

Look at it this way, stuff like this will never goes away. You might hear less of it as you gain experience.......but it will never completely go away.
Carry yourself and present yourself confidently in everything you do on the court, stand tall and proud during TO's, refocus yourself on the game and ignore all the BS from the fans.
You've got a job to do and it has nothing to do with them.