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 both these views and give your own opinion.

People have different views about whether

children

should be allowed to decide the matters of their daily lives. While I accepted that there is a potential risk of developing self-centred behaviours, I personally believe that there are more benefits for

children

to learn to make their own choices. On the one hand, many parents point to the argument that free choice can easily foster a self-centred mindset in

children

. They stress that temptation is ubiquitous everywhere in advertising and social media

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and that young

children

might not be mature to resist the temptation to buy fancy gadgets and unhealthy foods.

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, without guidance, they may develop a habit of being content with

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pleasure of cutting-edge gadgets without regard for damage to the environment.

Therefore

, it is said that the daily affairs of teenagers should be decided by their parents to prevent selfish behaviour from becoming a habit.

On the other hand

, some educators believe that there are several benefits to

children

making their own choices, and I agree.

First

, childhood is a critical stage in the development of rational choice.

This

is a critical time for

children

to learn to think with a broader perspective and to consider others in their daily affairs. The

second

benefit is that a relationship of trust can be built between the parent and the child, as the child will feel supported by the parent

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. In conclusion, I am convinced that

children

should be encouraged to learn

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how to make rational choices on their own. With guidance from their parents and teachers, I believe it is more likely to lead a society of individuals with critical thinking.