How much freedom should parents give their children?

Answer 1

I had none. I turned into a teen that was constantly in trouble. Drugs, sex etc.. I think kids need some freedom to show you trust them. They wont want to break that trust. But if they have none there is nothing for them to break.

Answer 2

Parents are only trustees for children. Giving freedom depends on the requirement of the Child. Small sapling needs protection. Discipline is the protection for children. Even freedom given to the child should be monitored closely by the parents. It is my view too much of freedom will spoil the child and its future. Taking care of all needs of the Child is not freedom. When once you are certain that Child can take care of its needs properly parents can encourage them to do freely. Above all Love should be the binding factor between the parents and child.

Answer 3

Parents should give children as much freedom as the parents possibly can at every stage in life while keeping the children reasonably safe as well as sheltered from inappropriate stimuli.

Answer 4

A parents role is to provide their children with the tools necessary so that they can be successful in their lives. A parent needs to be very involved in their child's lives as they grow up to provide direction and instill values. Freedom should be given as long as there is trust. The expectation should be set that if trust is blown with freedom, that it is hard to earn it back. This develops responsibility and assists them with future relationships both personally and professionally.

Answer 5

It depends on the maturity of the child. A child should be allowed a limited amount of freedom from the time they are old enough to ascertain right from wrong, whatever their age is at that time. I say limited freedom, meaning allow them to make choices, but under supervision....gently guiding them toward informed decisions by discussing the consequences of each choice as it relates to their decision. As their knowledge and decision making powers increase, the "freedom" should increase proportionally.

Answer 6

This question has many factors. I beleive that the child should earn the freedom they recieve through showing how responsible they will act with it. As they deal with a little bit of freedom and show you they can handle what comes with it, add more. I believe that each child matures at their own speed so each is different!

Answer 7

very little depending on the age. You have to slowly give more and more, BUT it needs to be within reason. Too much and you are asking for trouble. Kids around here have a lot of freedom. There were also 10 8th grade girls who had babies this year....enough said.

Answer 8

Depends on the age of child. A young child needs to be monitored often. A teenager needs more space. No child young or teenage needs complete freedom always. Hope it helps.

Answer 9

all the freedom in the world.

if parents take the time to teach
(by word and deed)
their children
the ways of truth
then,
their children will
use their freedom
to
advance themselves
and
mankind


chains
are for those
we don't want to bother
helping

Answer 10

Depends on lot's of things. Depends on the child as well. My room was my freedom, and my mom never let me shut my door- it was my escape from my younger brothers who I ALWAYS had to watch, so not allowing me shut my door drove me insane, and I would anyways so my brothers wouldn't come in and bother me. In this case, I should have been allowed to shut my door. So it also all depends on what kind of freedom you are talking about.