Initially, parents have more experience in choosing activities for their children because they know what is good for their child to avoid getting affected by bad habits. Moreover, planning activities for their children help them in controlling the habits of their kids, also they can do the orientation for the future of their children. Furthermore, it can maximize the benefits for children to grow up, making a good hobby for their child. Besides, choosing an activity for their child can help them strengthen their self-discipline.
In contrast, there are some benefits that children can have when they decide to do things that they want in their free time. First, they can be relaxed when doing their favorite activities such as playing video games, which will improve their skill while speaking with foreign people on the internet. Additionally, if children enjoy doing what they want in their free time, they will be more motivated to study. Letting children do what they want in their free time to explore their talents or create new hobbies is important.
In conclusion, I think children should be free to choose their activities in their free time because they can have more space to improve their creativity. In case that children health are in danger because of their habits, parents should choose an activity for them.