No, decision-making is not a trait exclusive to adulthood. Nor is it something we learn once we become adults. Even less so is it something that magically comes with turning eighteen.
The practice of making good decisions begins in the earliest stages of childhood. We simply need to ensure that our environment, our relationships, and our caregiving practices allow it.

A clear example is when infants begin to grasp objects. If we provide them with a variety of stimuli, they will be faced with decision-making. It’s not just about which object they prefer—it’s also about deciding in which direction to move, where to focus their energy, and how to spend their time.
Many of us, as adults, might even say we envy that decision-making style. Yet it was precisely those early choices that helped shape our current sense of responsibility, discipline, and commitment.

When a child chooses what to play with, they’re feeding their creativity in decision-making. They begin to distinguish between effort and pleasure. And most importantly, they begin to build their own path.

This allows them to think for themselves, trust their own judgment, and act with confidence.
So let’s talk about decision-making in childhood—to raise peaceful children who will grow into competent adults.