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For children to take risk and be part of their own experiences to further develop their understanding of the world

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Gives them the education and skills they need for the further

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What is advocacy?

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Children do not hold enough experience to make decisions that could impact their lives

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Express themselves individual

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For children to be heard as individuals

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To be able to express their feelings

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So they can have an impact on their own future, opposed to adults making decisions on their behalf, which may not be best for the child.

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To enable them to have a say in their own life and make informed decisions.

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Children’s voice should be heard.

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Adults decisions largely impact a child for the rest of their life. They should be involved in their own life.

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Adults may make the wrong decision based on what they think the children may want

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It shows them early in life how to express their opinions. To be heard and expressed in the right way. In addition, if they are taught that their opinion should be respected, they will learn how to respect others.

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Adults sometimes assume they know what children want.

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To ensure they have the confidence to speak up when they become adults.

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Children’s opinions should be considered when it comes to decisions about their body or mind as a basic human right.

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Decisions can affect their future so should be able to contribute towards this

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Everyone is an autonomous human being

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Children in charge of own life and decisions

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To share their opinions

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Children know what they want and should be allowed to express their thoughts, feelings and wishes.

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Allows for them to express themselves.

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If all children participate, they start to learn from one another.