Junior rugby league clubs are proposing to send kids off the field for swearing during a game. It comes just weeks after Broncos star Reece Walsh was suspended for a foul-mouthed spray towards a referee. What are your thoughts LiveTribers? Should kids be sent off the field for swearing?
Posted by on 31 Aug 2023
Of course. Sweari ng is a BAD HABIT AND IT LEADS TO FURTHER BAD HABITS IN LIFE. Football is for fun and should not be spoiled
I think adults need to set an example in their behaviour, if you watch top level sport you don't need to be an expert lip reader to know that some participants are really letting loose with the obscenities. Until the role models behave , it is pointless asking kids to stop.
I coached junior league way back in 2003 onwards. My policy as a coach was simple. No swearing at training..no swearing at game . otherwise I would take the offender off We also had a policy if you got punched you were to stand and smile. We went two years undefeated..not just for good footy..but disciplined footy.
yes 100%
Yes....no ifs or buts .....sport is to teach tolerance and give and take whatever age?!!
Yes definitely. Kids should learn to respect each other from the start.
Yes, I think they should be sent off the field for swearing because it is lack of respect. They probably learn the swearing from home, but they have to learn somewhere that it is not acceptable in a lot of cases.
yes, kids should not be allowed to swear. They get away with too much
Agree, I think they should.
Deftinately ,I wish we could be as strict with adults .It’s disgusting how much swearing is used everywhere
A caution is advised at first and if they keep doing it keep them off the field for the rest of the game. Some youth like to test the limits .
Yes definitely. The other kids should not have to endure it. It's a personality flaw and should be considered bad behaviour. It's bad enough being and adult and having to listen to others swear in public
Definitely. Bad behaviour should be punished not ignored or encouraged
Absolutely, the older professionals are not allowed to speak to the umpires in this matter or they will be sent off so a child should follow suit
Yes. There should be consequences. Swearing is ill mannered, offensive, rude and a bad influence on other young players.
Always be respectful to everybody. Abusive words should not be tolerated in sports.
Yes. The same rule for everyone. Start as you mean to continue.
Yes they should be as they should set a good example for people.
No reason for anyone to swear. It just shows a distinct lack of vocabulary to me
Yes. it is never a reason to swear under any circumstances.
Yes if its directed at another person
Absolutely, kids should not swear fullstop!!!
Yes, it is a public space and can make the wrong impression on others
Depends on wether they are injured or not and who the are saying the profanities too.The children are just repeating what they have heard so we can't go to hard on them quite often it is not their fault. I would be more inclined to tell the parents not to swear in front of their children. Monkey sees Monkey does and monkey repeats what monkey has heard.
Oops I meant they and I do reread my responses but that got away from me.Oh well you get the general gist.
Swearing is fine by me. I feel so much better if I swear when stressed or frustrated. It seems to release the tension and help me to relax. Anyway it’s just words. If people want to take offence, that’s their choice.
Absolutely! It starts off small and before you know it, kids are swearing everywhere; I remember a time when no one could swear on the radio, not it's a common thing.
I believe you will also need to bench the parents in some cases, if the kids are following their behaviour.
Yes, and discussion about managing behaviour as well.
Absolutely - it will teach them to control themselves which is so important later in life.
Yes, swearing should definitely be a big no no in junior sport to try and encourage good behaviour for players in the future. There is nothing worse then going to a junior game and hearing swearing on the field.
Definitely should it’s a disgusting habit and is used far to much
To be honest I witness more bad behaviour and poor sportsmanship from adults who are supposed to be parenting and setting the example for their kids. It’s not the kids fault as they learn from the example and environment they are exposed too. But sure, they need consequences too, but a lot of adults need to grow up too
Children mainly follow their parent's examples when young, sending off the offender followed by banning their parents. Maybe then their parents will set a better example for their children.
I agree. It is offensive hearing youngsters swearing . It spoils the game. Send them off and maybe they might get the message.
I reckon it is a great proposal. It will teach kids what real sports should be like, and they will lay off the bad habit.
I think it's a great idea and not just for rugby and juniors. All sports and all ages!
Yes, I have seen it work well in junior soccer matches.
I went out to a kids park and the swearing was horific, ther is no need for it and we won't be going to that park again
Proposing? Don't they already? They're kids!!
Yes.
absolutely they should be sent off. not only is it rude it is wrong for children to be swearing period
Yes. Kids need to learn that there's no need to swear, and that it's not tolerated. Also, they get into the habit of not swearing so they can continue to play the game, which is a good habit to get into.
No when we were kids and played football everyone swore when they got frustrated, it's just a normal reaction
yes. swearing is never okay no matter who you are where you are.
Seems a bit too harsh. Perhaps a warning could be issued first.
No, that's just youthful energy.
No one doing the right thing should need to put up with abuse so why would you let kids get away with bad behaviour
Hmm, well rules are rules. Personally, I feel that the kids foul mouths come from what their parents do and say, and swearing is part of the norm these days, or is it just the Ozzie way ?
Yes, i think it will help set an environment of respect for other players and officials.
Yes. It is appalling behaviour to swear at the ref or other players or anyone. These days it is like they have lost the ability to speak without using these foul words over and over in a simple sentence. Respect has to be taught and if they swear off they go for the rest of the game. If it continues then they don't play at all.
Yes, they should. Team sports should be all about having a go, mixing with other people, and having fun
Yes, kids should be sent off the field for swearing to teach them a lesson for a bad behavior.
Absolutely. Rules should be followed and consequences for bad behaviour
Yes as it teaches bad behaviour to the other children on the field
It depends
On what. What could possible justify swearing at refs or other players? Bad behaviour must be pulled up and the consequences felt
Part of being good at sport itself is being able to show discipline. It is an invaluable tool in life. Kids should not be swearing on the field and 10 mins in the sin bin is appropriate for the first offence. I don't want to watch a footy game with a bunch of kids all yelling expletives. Discipline has to be maintained as it is a vital part of team sports.
I think they should. It will help to build the discipline and be respectful to others.
It depends on the situation. VAR may be helpful to make a determination.
Look in the heat of the moment we can all get emotional, kids and adults so i understand the swearing. I think that you have to respect everyone on the field and actions have consequences so 10 minutes in the sin bin could change their behaviour or at least teach them a valuable lesson of appropriate behaviour.
There is a lack of discipline generally nowadays so I'm in favour of the discipline being applied on the field
Yes, it will set a good example now. Even professional leagues can do it with adults, so kids shouldn't be any different.
To me, part of being good at sport and part of sport itself is being able to show discipline. It is an invaluable tool in life. Kids should not be swearing on the field and 10 mins in the sin bin is appropriate for the first offence. I for one don't wish to watch a footy game with a bunch of kids all yelling expletives. Discipline has to be maintained as it is a vital part of team sports.
All players, whether professional adults or children at local club games should show respect to the referee and other players. Using inappropriate language is disrespectful, and should be penalised. If children see/hear players that they look up to behaving this way, it condones it and they will adopt these behaviours. Respect needs to be modelled from the top level of the game.
Definite sin bin for swearing on the field. Kids need to learn how to respect the referee, fellow players and themselves.
Yes. There should be respect for other players and referees and nobody should be swearing at anyone (and this includes the parents and spectators).
Not sure on this one,I don't like swearing,however when I get upset even at 65 years old I have been known to let fly with one or two expletives.Maybe 10 mins in the sin bin first & if it continues to happen then sent off with a suspension maybe fairer.
Yes they need to know this behaviour is wrong!
If it works, yes. It might be just a symptomatic treatment but it has to start somewhere.
I think it's a great idea, introduce kids to discipline and good behaviour from an early age so they adopt strong character behaviours outside the home as well
Not only, off the streets too... Especially girls !
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