Snubbed at the HOA
Dear Frankie,
A couple of months ago, my family moved to a house in a homeowner’s association.
I was thrilled when I learned they had a canine baseball league. The team’s name is The Woofers. I’m a pretty good catcher, so it wasn’t long before I was asked to join the team.
At one of my games, my mom became friends with a mom on the home association board.
Last week my mom went to a board meeting and asked many questions about the budget. She’s an accountant. When she came home, I overheard her telling my dad she was surprised by brusque reactions to her questions from some of the board members.
One board member asked her, “Why do you want to know?”
At the next game, I sat on the bench where my friends on the team usually sit. When they arrived, most of them sat on another bench. I asked one of the players what he thought was going on?
He said, “Their moms told them to stay away from you because your mom is a big troublemaker.”
I don’t know if I should tell my mom, quit the team, or talk to the coach. I have never been in a situation like this before.
Gaston
Dear Gaston,
What a terrible introduction to a new neighborhood and team.
I think you should tell your parents and the three of you should talk to the coach. Any coach worth their salt wouldn’t put up with this behavior and will remind everyone on the team that they leave outside issues at the ballpark gate.
Coaches understand that the morale of a team is as important as the skills of its players. Unfortunately, some parents do use their children to fight their battles.
I’m sure this isn’t the first time your coach has had to deal with parents like this. Don’t worry. He’ll work it out.
Best, Frankie
© 2022 Geneva Woodruff
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