| Parents ConductDo not force an unwilling child to play football. Remember, children are involved in football for their enjoyment, not yours. Encourage your child to play to the laws of the game and learn rather than argue with the Referee and officials. Teach your child that honest effort is more important than victory so that the result of each game is accepted without undue disappointment. Turn losing into winning by helping your child to work towards skill improvement and good sportsmanship. Never ridicule or ‘yell’ at your child for making a mistake or losing a game.Remember that children learn best by example. Applaud good play by your team and members of the opposing team.Do not question the Referee’s judgement and never his honesty. Remember he is only human with the same feelings as you and like you sometimes makes an honest error. Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from children’s football. Recognise the value and importance of coaches who are all volunteers. They give their time and resources, usually free, to provide football for your child.Read the laws of the game to better understand what you are looking at and commenting on. 
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