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 affect them. Discuss and give your opinion

There are various skills that children have to learn as they grow up, an important one is the art of decision making. Where

this

is taught right, the impact is seen positively in the society at large,

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not passed on correctly in the future we would have self oriented adults only interested in their desires. In the following paragraphs I shall be discussing the varying points of view and the importance of children have a say in everyday issues.

Although

minors are not supposed to make life altering decisions at a young age, I believe that involving them in day to day matters helps to build their mind and thinking abilities. The minor's intellect is tasked when giving choices to make;

for instance

, giving the toddler an option to decide what outfit to wear that enables the baby to go through a thinking process ranging from "what activities would I be partaking today?", or "should I dress for the cold weather?".

This

is an example of the various thoughts that would inform the infant's decision on what to wear, giving the brain stimulating activities. The concept of action and consequence is introduced

also

to the infant when choices are being made. To

this

end, children learn that their decisions or lack of it leads to a consequence whether positive or negative. One the other hand,

this

freedom of choice is believed to lead to selfish behaviour where children are more less thinking about only themselves without looking at the impact on society.An instance, would be an adult who decides to drink and drive, based on the fact that he/she has simply chosen to drink the impact or consequences of their choice is ignored. In conclusion, as with teaching children balance in life, right or wrong, decision making can either be positive or negative. I

however

believe that making children participate in deciding little matters in their lives helps to build their intellect and take better decisions in the future.