The Parents Louisiana People Hate To See At Kids’ Ballgames

It's that time of year! You don't have to look hard to find a Louisiana baseball or softball stadium packed to the top with passionate fans.

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We take our ball seriously here in Louisiana. Whether it's Little League, Dixie, travel ball or any of the dozens of high school and baseball teams we have in Louisiana, the parents are there, and we are passionate.

And while most parents are there to celebrate the winners and console the losing teams, there are some parents who just make the rest of us cringe.

I've always believed that some parents should just be banned from these events for everyone else's enjoyment.

As the father of three sons, I've spent a considerable amount of my life on the sidelines of baseball fields, football fields and basketball courts. And I wouldn't trade anything for the incredible memories my kids gave me.

The boys were all blessed with incredible coaches, both men and women, people who truly loved the kids and loved the game they were coaching. However great this time might have been, there were always a few moments that I would have loved to have done without.

Without fail, those moments were centered around parents. Some were the parents of my kids' team mates and others were the parents of our opposition. But it was obvious each time one of these ugly parent moments arose, that I wasn't alone in my discomfort.

So I've listed for you the Top 5 Types of Parents We Hate at Kids' Ball Games in hopes that you won't become one of these and create the embarrassment for your kids that I've seen other young athletes suffer.