Some people believe that allowing children to make their own choices on everyday matters (such as food, clothes and entertainment) is likely to result in a society of individuals who only think about their own wishes. Other people believe that it is important for children to make decisions about matters that affects them. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

The children of today have a greater

freedom

of choice than ever before.

This

has led to a discussion regarding the benefits of

this

phenomenon wherein, some voices advocate the importance of decision making from a young

age

, especially on matters pertaining to their lives.

However

, an opposing belief is that it will lead to these children growing up to be individualistic and self centred adults.

This

essay will discuss both view points and conclude with an opinion. There are two essential benefits in allowing children the

freedom

of choice in making personal decisions.

Firstly

, they gain vital life experience from the consequences of the choices they make.

This

is an invaluable life lesson that cannot be taught by other means.

Secondly

, the ability to make decisions

also

accelerates their financial management skills.

For instance

, in a

comparitive

relating to or based on or involving comparison

comparative

study conducted by the University of Oslo, it was observed that children who were given a greater

freedom

to make decisions from an early

age

managed to handle their virtual assets in a simulation better than the control group.

This

result emphasises on the value of letting children choose for themselves.

On the other hand

, the view that letting children make their own choices will eventually result in self centred adults is somewhat pedantic. Allowing children

this

freedom

is unlikely to result in narcissistic tendencies as there are fewer subconscious regrets in their minds regarding

potentially

Suggestion

potential

missed opportunities. As an example, 3 out of 5 adults regret having grown up in a stifling environment and reported to have suffered from episodes of envy and retaliatory behaviour.

This

control centric approach

is

Accept comma addition

is, thus

thus

, seemingly counterproductive. To conclude, our society has always comprised of a varied spectrum of people having had different experiences pertaining to decision making in their formative years. Scientific literature points towards the benefits of inculcating the ability to make decisions from an early

age

.

Therefore

, I believe that it is crucial for the younger generations to exercise their

freedom

of choice from a young

age

.