Why do parents always decide?

Parents decide because they keep you safe. They know hot, sharp, and busy places. You get to choose some things too. Like socks, games, or books.

Parents decide many things because they are grown-ups. They know more about danger, food, sleep, money, and time. Their job is to keep you safe and help you grow. It is like when a big person holds your hand near a busy road. They can see more and keep you from getting hurt. You still get to make some small choices too.

Parents decide a lot because they have responsibility. That means they are the ones who must keep you safe, healthy, and cared for. They have had more practice noticing danger, planning ahead, and fixing problems. So if they say no to something, it is often because they can see a problem you might not see yet. Kids should still get some choices, like clothes, games, or snacks. Fun fact: the part of the brain that helps with big planning keeps growing for many years, even after someone becomes a teenager.