In large tournaments, a long game can last 2, 3 hours, up to 6 hours. When a parent sees his child coming out of the tournament hall, either running to bathroom or just walking around, he can't help asking about the game. But he should not. The most the child can say is s/he is done or not. If s/he is not done, s/he can't even say s/he is winning or losing. Discussing an ongoing game in any details is prohibited by USCF rule.
Most time you don't need ask. You can tell s/he is done or not by looking. If s/he carries all his/her stuff out, then s/he is done, otherwise not. Sometimes you can tell the game status by his/her expression, sad or happy. Of course, many kids have adopted poker face after years of tournament play.
You can offer your child food or water, but nothing more. If you do talk to each other, try to use English, not your native language, such as Russian, Hebrew, Hindi or Chinese. Mysterious language will arouse suspicion and cause some complaints, which will unnecessarily distract your child from his/her game.
Most time you don't need ask. You can tell s/he is done or not by looking. If s/he carries all his/her stuff out, then s/he is done, otherwise not. Sometimes you can tell the game status by his/her expression, sad or happy. Of course, many kids have adopted poker face after years of tournament play.
You can offer your child food or water, but nothing more. If you do talk to each other, try to use English, not your native language, such as Russian, Hebrew, Hindi or Chinese. Mysterious language will arouse suspicion and cause some complaints, which will unnecessarily distract your child from his/her game.
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