Montgomery County High School Freshman and Mother Called Stupid for Simply Asking a Question at a School Event
Winning a game is never worth losing your decency.
NewsAshishJanuary 10, 2026
This article was last updated by Alisha Shrestha on January 9, 2026
Amanda Tackett alleges that one of the student parents called her and her son, Dawson, stupid when she asked a simple question to the Montgomery County High School coach.
She refuses to let a grown man bully a freshman.
Every parent expects school sports to teach teamwork, respect, and good sportsmanship. Yet, some parents bully other people’s children.
They see another athlete as an obstacle or a rival for playing time and lash out. It isn’t just yelling at a referee, but targeted, harsh behavior directed at a child on their own kid’s team or the opposing side.
The targeted child feels humiliated, anxious, and often loses their love for the game. Leagues and schools must have clear codes of conduct for spectators and enforce them.
Ultimately, youth sports belong to the kids. Adults on the sidelines should remember their role to cheer, encourage, and let the players play.
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A Simple Question at School Event Leads to Hurtful Remarks
A Montgomery County High School mother is speaking out after what should have been a routine school event turned ugly.
Amanda Tackett attended a parent/player meeting session to ask questions, only to be allegedly insulted by another parent in front of her freshman son, Dawson.
Tackett describes the incident in her Facebook post.
She explained that after she asked a practical question about the logistics of a 6:15 workout, a male parent made a cruel comment. She had asked how students with working parents are expected to attend, shower, and then go to class.
If she is that stupid, then her kid is not much better.
Amanda TackettDawson turned and identified the woman as his mother.
However, the man reportedly replied, “Figures.”
Dawson didn’t tell her mother about the incident on the spot because he was afraid of how she would react to the situation.
Tackett highlighted a feeling of being targeted as newcomers to the school. She noted that a man asked a similar question without repercussion.
Her message is a direct call for accountability and an end to bullying, especially from adults toward students.
Whoever you are, let’s talk about it. I refuse to let a grown man bully a freshman, and that’s exactly what you did. You don’t know me, you don’t know nothing about me, and I’m far from stupid, remember that.
Amanda TackettTackett’s incident has sparked discussion about the basic civility expected at school functions and the impact of adult behavior on students.
Her question was born of a genuine scheduling concern many families face, yet it was met with personal attacks.
She ended her post with a plea for better manners and a promise of prayer for the man and his own son. She hopes for a more respectful environment for all families.
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AshishAshish Maharjan, author at Players Bio, has been covering news with a keen eye for detail and a knack for storytelling. A writer with a passion for capturing the essence of athletic competition.
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