Parents Say Police Called Over 3-Year-Old Boy Being Too Good at Soccer
Summary
Police responded to a disturbance at a youth soccer game in Winter Park, Florida, after a league official asked them to address a dispute with the parents of a 3-year-old player. The official said the boy was advanced for his age but had pushed other players; his parents said he was removed because he was good at soccer. Police described the incident as a civil matter, and a fundraiser for the boy had raised more than $25,000, according to the article.Key Facts
- A league official contacted the Winter Park Police Department about a disturbance involving the boy’s parents.
- The official told officers the boy was very advanced compared with the other children and had pushed players.
- The boy’s parents told officers they believed he was being removed because he was too good at soccer.
- Police said the family cooperated and classified the incident as a civil matter.
- Body-camera footage shared by the family does not show physical contact between the boy and other players.
- The official told officers he wanted the boy removed and said he would give the family a refund.
- The family set up a fundraiser to help pay for soccer registration, training, equipment, travel and other costs.
- The fundraiser had raised more than $25,000, according to the article.
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