Learning From Nikita Willy's Custody Pattern, This Is Important To Give Children The Opportunity To Make Choices

JAKARTA - Actress Nikita Willy shared her experience about the importance of parenting that provides space for children to make their own decisions from an early age.

According to him, getting used to children making choices independently can form a sense of responsibility and increase children's confidence in the process of growing and developing.

On an occasion in Jakarta, Monday, Nikita emphasized that as a parent, it is important to respect children's decisions, although sometimes what they choose is not in line with the expectations of their parents.

"I feel that letting children make decisions is very important. We as parents must respect what they choose," said Nikita.

He explained that this approach helps children learn to recognize their own desires and feel more appreciated. However, Nikita also added that the role of parents is still needed to direct, especially if the decisions taken by children are deemed inappropriate.

"If the choice is still safe and reasonable, why not? But if it turns out that the choice is not right, then we will help to justify it. Children, like Issa, are also still in the process of learning to vote, and I have also learned to respect her choices," added Nikita.

Nikita said that she began to apply this principle to her eldest son, Issa, for example when choosing a toy that she wanted to carry while traveling. She will prepare a small suitcase, free Issa from choosing her favorite toys such as animal figures, magnetic toys, or characters that are being loved, then only help pack them.

"On the way he asked, 'How come this toy doesn't exist?', I will answer, 'You chose not to take it.' From there he learned the suitcase and the toy was his responsibility," said the 1994-born actress.

In addition to instilling a sense of responsibility, Nikita believes that this habit is also part of the stimulation of the child's brain, as well as forming independence from an early age.