summer time- I've run a program since 1992 that has sent about 280 players to the D1 college level, had over 60 more in the pro ranks, about 16 or 17 big-leaguers, and 3 all-stars (including a league MVP). I have a great relationship with my parents and it is my job to educate them on how to help get their kids to the next level. That includes making sure they are not thought of as "meddling parents" to prospective college programs or professional organizations.
So far, I've never run a player off because of his parents. As a matter of fact, I've kept some in spite of their parents. Kids can't help it if their parents are knuckleheads. My post was to educate. If I struck a nerve with you, maybe you are guilty as charged. I deal with kids who want to play at the next level. I owe it to those families to do my best to help them in every way. Sometimes that means educating parents like you who have never been through the process. You can listen and get it or keep doing what you are doing.