In many parts of the world, children are given more freedom than in the past. Is this a positive or a negative development?

It has been observed that children enjoy more freedom then they had in the past. There are certain merits and demerits of the above trend. To begin, today children are more enthusiastic and always have a curiosity to explore the unknown world. Thus, if we offer them flexibility then they can enhance different skills which are extremely helpful in the development of the future. Further, in the 21st century, parents know the value of freedom and that is why they raise their children in such an atmosphere where children have all the amenities to enjoy. Besides, the restriction is always painful to kids and to enhance their creative skills and to make them self dependent, it is essential to give them freedom in their work. For example, in developed countries, kids enjoy different sports and creative arts which help them to build their successful career later on. Finally, it is always beneficial to have freedom in life to explore personal interests and to build a creative image. On the other side, too much immunity sometimes create an adverse effect on the child. As they are at an early age, they do not have visibility and focus. Hence, many times kids become a soft target for illegal activities. In addition, if freedom becomes a habit then children can not survive in the restricted environment. Moreover, it is also practically impossible for the parents to fulfil all desires and to avail all the facilities as per the wish. For instance, in India many millionaires allow their children to drive a car for personal use. However, they are the key reason behind many hit and run accidents in which thousands of people lose their lives every day. In conclusion, freedom at an early age has advantages and disadvantages. Therefore, parents should not restrict their children and should actively monitor their activities to protect them from outside threats.