It is argued that children should be provided with opportunities to do what they want and make decisions. Although this may raise certain concerns as children are inexperienced, I believe it is crucial to give students more chances to be independent.
Granted, children do not have much life experience and so they are prone to make wrong decisions, but it is important for them to learn from their mistakes. For example, a teenager may be too easily swayed, ending up buying unnecessary products after watching a well-made commercial on the Internet. Such a decision can lead to them wasting their time and money that can be otherwise prevented if their parents interfere. However, children can learn by trial and error, meaning unwise decisions can help them have more lessons learned. Gaining hands-on experience this way is of great importance for children’s self-growth.
Furthermore, children who have freedom to act independently and make decisions are likely to become more independent and responsible in the future. With regard to independence, children who are accustomed to solving problems without much help from adults are more likely to become independent than children whose parents are over-protective. This can be a great attribute when children grow up and have a job. Additionally, children who are given more chances to make decisions can become more responsible with their decisions. For instance, when a child is allowed to play a sport he likes, he is more likely to be committed to this sport, meaning he is willing to spend more time and effort on training and improving his skills.
In conclusion, I believe providing children with opportunities to act independently and make decisions is crucial because they can gain more hands-on experience and become more independent and responsible.