DBU

Children's rights in football

DBU's new approach to children puts the individual child at the centre. DBU believes that the child must be seen, asked and listened to, and the adults responsible who organize children's football must ensure the children's basic rights. I have helped convey that with 11 short explainers.

My role

Art direction, storyboard and animation.

Made in collaboration with Martin Bowyer.

Discrimination

Children's football should be inclusive and provide all children with equal access to field times, equipment, training, and qualified coaches without discrimination. All children also have the right to play matches and receive equal playing time in each game.

Children's terms

The focus should be on development and learning through play and self-determination, not on results. The coach should ensure that the children have a say, even during matches, and listen to their wishes to ensure that development occurs on their terms.

Parents

Parents are responsible for making decisions on behalf of their child and know the child's needs best. Football coaches should respect parents' choices regarding alternative activities and not penalize children who have been absent from training. The Danish Football Association's (DBU) children's rights emphasize that parents should be regarded as resources by the responsible adults in football.

A good childhood

Football children are first and foremost children and should be seen as individuals outside of the football field. Adults in football need to be interested in all aspects of the child's life to ensure a good childhood.

Part of something bigger

Children have the right to be physically and digitally included in the football community, as DBU's children's rights emphasize their right to be part of something bigger.

Formative journey

Children have the right to develop life skills and self-awareness through football, as part of their formative journey. The football environment should support their character development and understanding of both themselves and others, while also promoting democratic values and norms.

Right to choose

Children have the right to choose other leisure activities in addition to football, and this should not penalize them. If a child participates in football only once a week, they should still have equal access to matches as the others.

Social Security

Children should feel safe with the adults in the football club, who should have a child policy regarding changing rooms and the use of mobile phones to ensure social security.

Child-rearing

All children have the right to child-rearing in football, where adults should act as friendly leaders with clear norms and structure. Coaches should take responsibility for upbringing by setting boundaries and addressing issues when something is wrong.

Periodic inspections

All children have the right to periodic inspections of their training and match environments, such as through observation and feedback from a responsible person like a child development coach. Parents and spectators should respect the coach's role and allow the children to play the game themselves without interference from the sidelines.

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