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.
1.decide on mundane matters
make up their own minds about mundane matters
make everyday decisions
2. give children the right to
empower
comply with
3. selfish individuals
selfish individualists
4. impact on
5. train their ability to make good decisions
hone(磨练) their decision-making skills
better decision makers
6. weigh their options
7. negative consequences
8. indulge in
9. overweight
10. be laughed at by their peers
11. form/develop the habit of selfishness
selfish/self-centered
12. on a daily basis
13. become accustomed to
14. stay with them as they grow up
15. second-generation rich children
16. raise