Giving young children choices and empowering them to make their own decisions will help prepare them for life. 

The early years are the best time for children to begin to learn about making choices and consequences.

The ability to choose is the essence of being human. 

Consider how many choices you make each year, month, week, day, hour, minute, second.  Now consider your reaction if you’re prevented from making any one of those choices.

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