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Why do fans think they can heckle kids — then play victim when a player talks back?

·Source: Reddit: r/referees

A referee-focused Reddit post recounts a high school game where a spectator repeatedly insulted a player, then acted outraged when the teen responded. The thread highlights the double standard around adult sideline behavior and respect toward youth athletes.

Read full story at Reddit: r/referees

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