The matter of educating youngsters has always been a hot topic for debate. There are two main sides of the argument, centring around the question of whether or not should kids commit mistakes. While some people believe youngsters should freely do what they think is correct and should bear the responsibilities coming from their actions, the proponents argue that the role of adults in teaching their kids is to stop them before they make errors. Personally, I think that a compromise between two perspectives, letting kids do what they want but in set boundaries of rules. This essay aims to elaborate on both sides and to explain my opinion regarding the topic.