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 decision about matter that affect them. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

One common area of debate among parents is the extent to which children should be trusted to make their own decisions and the potential impact

this

will have on their sense of responsibility.

Although

decision-making skills will help in some ways, I believe parents should dictate choices for children in order to make them more aware of others. On the one hand, children who have been allowed to make their own choices will eventually develop a keen sense of

responsibilty

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

responsibility

.

This

can be best seen in the contrasting example of helicopter parents and more liberal parents. Helicopter parents smother their children with attention and make the majority of their decisions for them. Over time, these kids will likely become dependent on their parents. If your parents always pick out your

clothes

Accept comma addition

clothes, then

then

you never have to check weather forecasts, make choices about what colours match or concern yourself with trends in fashion. Later in life, these kids will not have developed any of these skills because of their parents. Contrast

this

with children who pick out their own clothes; they will have to consider these factors carefully and it will make them more responsible when it comes to shopping and taking care of their wardrobe.

On the other hand

, I still believe that parents should make the majority of choices so that children will be more responsible towards others.

For example

, some parents have made the logical and ethical choice to be vegetarians and they force their children to do the same.

This

can have a positive effect not only on their individual health but

also

on the environment.

Moreover

, it is a learning opportunity for parents to teach their offspring about ethics. Parents can make the argument that industrial farming is inhumane and animals should be treated with more respect.

This

may have a carry-over effect resulting in their children growing up to be more thoughtful towards others. In conclusion, parents should make most decisions for children to guide them to be more empathetic. They should work with teachers in their efforts to raise

conscientous

characterized by extreme care and great effort

conscientious

future citizens.