“I think sometimes the parents are a little too demanding of their children. Sports are supposed to be fun. As long as there's not too much pressure, it's fine.”

— Josh Elliot, audio/video installer, Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

“I think it's fine. As long as they're treating their son or daughter the same as the other kids without any favoritism.”

— Raven Harper, sales associate, Lawrence

“I don't see a problem with it. When your parent is the coach, they are harder on you than the rest of the team.”

— Marie Kiratsous, Kansas University senior, Lawrence

“It's a bad idea. They play favorites and get way too into it.”

— Travis Morrison, waiter, Overland Park