Many people treat kids like inferior beings, using "cute" voice, not giving them a chance to say their word, make a decision and such. Do you think such behavior might bring harm to the development of their personality, and they should be instead treated like adults, but just less experienced, so with understanding and patience?
Children for that they and children, that they have not yet formed the consciousness of the world, they are weakly represent some things and are very influenced by the outside. Therefore, they must have their own opinion, but always listen to the elders, who are more experienced.