Parents are always welcome to the dojo, as long as they do not become a distraction to their kids. In fact, sometimes, they can help give a kid a bit of support in one way or the other.
What exactly makes them a distraction though? That's a complex answer, since it really depends from person to person. Some parents are actually trying to coach their kids from the back of the room. Others might be a bit too talkative int he back. Those things can easily be corrected with just a friendly reminder, that the children must not be distracted.
There are, however, some times when a parent has been overbearing, domineering, and harsh, on the child, and that the mere presence causes the child to lose focus. Other times, the child is so insecure, and sees the parent in the back, and tries to run off the floor to be with them. These are the times, when I'd rather not have the parents there.
What exactly makes them a distraction though? That's a complex answer, since it really depends from person to person. Some parents are actually trying to coach their kids from the back of the room. Others might be a bit too talkative int he back. Those things can easily be corrected with just a friendly reminder, that the children must not be distracted.
There are, however, some times when a parent has been overbearing, domineering, and harsh, on the child, and that the mere presence causes the child to lose focus. Other times, the child is so insecure, and sees the parent in the back, and tries to run off the floor to be with them. These are the times, when I'd rather not have the parents there.
