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Rick, the problem is that you're placing a judgement on both the kids and the parents (more on the parents). Some 7 year olds would rather be playing in the dirt, and may not even really see a difference. But their parents pay the entry fee and they presumably show up so they have a right to play as well as anyone else. As for the parents not practicing with them - is there a rule that says they have to? There could be a lot of reasons that the parents don't practice with the kids. But again, is that a requirement of the league?
I think you just have to accept that you will have different levels of interest on both kid and parent side of the equation. As they get older many will quit either because they really don't want to be there, or they don't want to ride the bench because they aren't very good. That is pretty much the inevitable path of youth sports. But imho at age 7 there is no prerequisite for the kids or the parents to really be involved. Sure, it would be nice if they were but some won't. And getting uptight about it won't change things or make it any better.
I think you just concentrate on trying to make it fun for the kids, try and keep them involved on some level, and have a stiff drink when you get home.
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