Choice
Choice means offering flexibility and adaptability in spaces, allowing individuals to shape them to their needs. For parents and caregivers, this means deciding whether and how to include children in professional or public settings. Clear communication about content, accessibility and whether children are welcome gives families the opportunity to make informed choices, rather than organisers making assumptions or omitting this information entirely. Moving beyond a simple yes or no to children’s presence, flexible arrangements enable meaningful participation in any case. Providing details in advance allows people to assess suitability for their families, ensuring experiences are inclusive, respectful and personalised, while supporting agency in creative and professional environments.
Suggested applications
- Make all accessibility and family-welcome information highly visible on websites, event listings, and tickets, including content notes on nudity, language, or socialised, sensitive topics.
- Provide quiet rooms or retreat spaces for moments of decompression during events
- Adjust private views and event schedules to include extended afternoon hours (e.g. 3–9pm) or daytime weekend slots to better suit family routines.
- Make all accessibility and family-welcome information highly visible on websites, event listings, and tickets, including content notes on nudity, language, or socialised, sensitive topics.
- Offer parallel activities for kids (e.g. a short workshop) so that parents can participate in professional sessions.