Some people believe 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 both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.

Currently, there

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a debate in

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society whether

children

should or should not be allowed to make their own choices on their daily matters. While some people believe that giving the

children

more agency to make a

decision

is important,

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others think that letting

children

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do so will shape them into selfish individuals who only think about their own wishes. In

this

essay, I will argue that giving

children

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authority in

decision

making for their daily activities will help their psychological and emotional development.

However

, the caregivers should always assist and provide guidance. Allowing

children

to make their own choices are an avenue to provide

children

with a sense of trust. When given the capacity to make a

decision

,

children

will feel that they are being trusted by the adults.

This

will support their psychological and emotional development as they feel loved and trusted.

Additionally

, allowing

children

to choose what they want will boost their

confident

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and self-esteem. Having said that, letting

children

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decide everything themselves make them feel neglected;

thus

it affected their empathy and social skills.

Consequently

,

children

might

care less

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or become indifferent about their surroundings.

Therefore

, the parents need to be careful of how much agency they have given to their

children

, especially

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a younger age. While allowing their

children

to choose their own wishes, parents

also

need to provide them with guidance and explain the risk of their actions.

Hence

, the

children

will understand the consequences of the

decision

they make.

Finally

, giving

children

an opportunity to make their own choices are integral for their emotional well-being.

However

, the caregivers and adults around them should accompany the practice with sufficient guidance and should not make them feel neglected.