Some people think children should have the freedom to make mistakes, while other people believe that adults should prevent children from making mistakes. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

Some people think that

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should be allowed to make

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, while others feel that

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should take a preventative approach. In my opinion, there are limits but it is

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essential for healthy development to permit

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their errors. Proponents of reduced freedom for

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argue that

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can lead to a pattern of misbehaviour.

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argument is often advanced by overprotective

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who believe human nature naturally trends toward anti-social activity.

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, a child who is mean to classmates and performs poorly in academics and athletics will only continue

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behaviour if enabled by understanding

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. To counter the child’s wayward impulses,

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should

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either punish or reward in order to motivate more socially acceptable behaviour. The theory is that

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recognize the boundaries set by

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and society and later fit into the adult world as well-functioning members. Regardless, a sense of autonomy is crucial to mature development.

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who are shielded from making

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often lack the skills that encourage healthy growth. The majority of learning,

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, is achieved through

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. A child who is learning a sport makes mistake after mistake but does it with a positive attitude and eventually improves. Later in life, the attitude may become more negative but the process remains the same for all disciplines, private and public.

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and other

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seek to impart unconditional support and ensure

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do not develop self-esteem problems based on their

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.

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approach of fostering cheerful self-sufficiency will serve them best throughout life. In conclusion,

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some

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may feel that they are preventing

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from making

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for the public good, they are in fact doing great harm to their child’s mental well-being. If larger segments of society accept

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perspective, it will benefit all of society.