Every child has that special connection to their father, especially daughters. They can feel what their dad is feeling. They even follow in Dad's footsteps. And behind every referee, a daughter or son is proudest in the crowded court whispering, "it's my hero right there blowing that whistle." Even though they hear the bashings and boos, they will never show bitterness. They've grown stronger; accepted the fact that all that “cursing” and booing - just makes their dad strong. And no matter how many boo’s they hear it will never lessen their respect for their Dads. If one day you hear more of their stories, would you change a thing? This episode will touch a part of your heart and open your mind to the psychological baggage they carry and the hopes they hold onto. They grow up in a noisy world, not to mention cruel. But it's a surprise to hear them being fair, understanding, deep, and being "over with it, no biggie." It's a good mindset a parent has embodied right there. If there's someone who could better understand a referee's life, it's their children. They feel hurt. They feel bad. They know how their father strives hard to study, to be fair, to forgive easily, and the value of camaraderie, and patience. You might just need to hear their hearts. Listen to know how they perceive the world having a referee Dad. Episode Highlights *get to know how these kids took their Dad's profession when they were younger *take a guess how they handled the very first moment when they heard someone bashing their Dad (and with their younger sibling) *weigh in mind how their exposure to games helped them become resilient to bad mouths they hear on the court *appreciate what are the influence their Dad's profession has on their life decisions *have a grasp of how they cope with the feeling of homesickness during the pandemic *get to celebrate their proudest moments by having a referee Dad *get a glimpse of their experience being involved in their Dad's activities *come to understand and hear the worst memory they can never forget *know the sentiment of how they felt when their Dad got into trouble *have an understanding of what these kids can tell what their Dad has become to a character, being a referee *consider the advice they can give to kids like them *encompass if they are inclined to or encourage their sons and daughters to be a referee someday *know more about what they want the fans, coaches, and players to know from their shoes as a referee's child *have in mind what their advice to anyone who wants to be a referee Key Takeaways: *It takes a strong personality to build a resilient mindset against a noisy crowd. *Being a referee is a great avenue to promote a healthy lifestyle and a good physique. - Carmela Sembrano *It's a great profession where I see my Dad helping others passionately. - Joana Mariano *It takes an open mind and heart to have a Dad who is a referee. - Carmela Sembrano *A referee is a decent job. - Carmela Sembrano *A referee is a profession, and we can handle things out the professional way, not the foul talks. - Joana Mariano *Forgiveness is the best virtue they wear all throughout their career. They can easily forgive people around them, game after game. *The referees also deserve respect. They have that whistle. They wear uniforms. They have a family. They have kids. Most importantly, they are human. *There is more to understand about being a referee, in their profession, and in their lives. For more inspiring stories on your list, come subscribe to us on Spotify, Google Podcast, Edify podcast, and iTunes.
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