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 these views and give your own opinion.

There is a general consensus among a certain section of

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society that enabling a

child

to make his own

decisions

will make him selfish. Whereas,

others

are of the

opinion

that a

child

must be given the liberty to make his own

choices

in matters affecting his

life

. Throughout

this

essay, I will discuss both sides of the

opinion

and provide my viewpoint.

To begin

with, the thought of an adolescent not being allowed to make his own

decisions

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stems from the fact that a

child

is like a sponge, who imbibes the qualities of

life

as he grows up. If at a young age, a person is allowed to make

choices

on certain matters

such

as

food

, clothes, and recreation

then

individuals are of the

opinion

that going forward the person will lack empathy for his surroundings and will continue to indulge in activities or things of his own liking, with very little respect for the viewpoint of

others

associated with him.

For instance

, when a

child

is a fussy eater and selective about the

food

served to him on a regular basis,

then

there is a high chance that in the future he will have issues adjusting to different

food

types catered to him.

Consequently

, he will be demanding about his own requirements of

food

with little consideration for what is being eaten by

others

. At the same time, not allowing children to take a stand or decision on matters which affect them at an emotional level is

also

not encouraged.

Moreover

, constricting their right to choose will inhibit their thought process and sense of freedom.

furthermore

, independent thinking and developing the

rational

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to make their own

decisions

will be hindered, having

an

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negative impact on their adult

life

.

For example

, because all

life

choices

are taken by the parents or

others

, the

child

develops a sense of dependency unable to navigate the nuances of

life

, while

also

compromising his own emotional well-being. In conclusion, always allowing a

child

to make his own

choices

can have a detrimental effect, as he grows up to become

self-centered

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.

However

, at the time not allowing him to take

decisions

will restrict his thinking.

Hence

, I am of the

opinion

that there should be a balance in children's

decision making

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abilities and must

administered

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under parental guidance.