Are pushy parents ruining the beautiful game?

Are other parents pushing their kids to have high hopes?

Some people say that parents have become more aggressive cheering on their footballing kids.

Have you ever witnessed a touchline tiff over a children's game?

Has someone you know given a referee or fellow parent a mouthful when it was your little ones playing?

The BBC want your photos and footage of soccer mums and dads getting far too competitive.

SEND US YOUR PICTURES Send us your short video clips and pictures to: [e-mail] Or by mobile phone to 60011 Terms and conditions

Send your mobile phone and digital camera footage to [e-mail].

But please remember, if you take a picture of any event you should not endanger yourself or others, take any unnecessary risks or infringe any laws.

How to submit pictures and moving footage

Or you can also send your pictures to us by MMS, not text, on your mobile phone on 60011. Please start your message with the word Pushy.

Our team manager was punched in the face Martyn, Fareham Your experiences

Hundreds of parents, coaches, referees and players have been in touch with stories of fights, abuse, and delusional coaches, and how these things can and have been turned around at their club.

Newly-formed action group Give Us Back Our Game is leading the call for parents to stand back and let youngsters enjoy sport in a stress-free environment.

Their campaign combines an emphasis on the beautiful game, and encourages children to play four-a-side football matches and referee themselves - without bullish coaches or parents turning enjoyable kickabouts into high-pressure zones.

How have you been affected by other people's aggression while supporting your child at a football match? Send us your experiences using the form below:

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How to submit a picture

Email your sports pictures to us at:
[e-mail]

Or you can also send your pictures to us by MMS, not text, on your mobile phone on 60011. Please start your message with the word Pushy.

Please remember to put Pushy Parents in the subject heading of your e-mail.

Don't forget to include your name, home town, background information about the image, and contact phone number.

Sending a picture to BBC Sport on your mobile phone will result in a charge from your network. Please contact them for further details as costs vary widely, depending on your choice of operator and price plan.

Terms of use

In accordance with section 9 of the BBC's Terms and conditions you agree to grant to the BBC a non-exclusive licence to publish and use your photographs for non-commercial purposes. Copyright will however remain with the photographer.

The BBC cannot guarantee that all pictures and will be used and we reserve the right to edit your comments.

If you take a picture of any event you should not endanger yourself or others, take any unnecessary risks or infringe any laws.

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