Yes, children do sometimes make important decisions. For example they might choose which club or sport to join, or whether to stay with a friend. Often parents help them, but small choices can still matter to a child.

Definitely — children are faced with choices that matter for their development. Even deciding which extracurriculars to pursue, whether to move schools, or how to spend pocket money can shape habits and confidence. Those early choices teach them responsibility and how to weigh consequences, even if adults guide them.

After graduation teenagers often have to choose between further study and finding a job. They may decide where to live or whether to take a gap year. These choices affect their future, so they are important.

Teenagers need to make several significant decisions: whether to go to university, take an apprenticeship, start work, or have a gap year. They also think about what to study or train in, where to live and how to finance their plans. These choices carry long-term implications, so it helps to weigh up personal interests, job prospects and finances.

Children can turn to their parents, grandparents or teachers for help. Friends might give opinions too. Often adults give advice and help make the final choice.

Children can seek help from parents, teachers or a school counsellor, and sometimes from a trusted mentor or family friend. It’s useful if they get impartial advice as well as emotional support — adults can explain options and consequences without pressuring them, which helps children make better decisions.

Yes, adverts can influence us when we shop. They make things look nice and tell us about sales. Sometimes they make us want things we don't need.

Absolutely — advertising plays a big role in shopping decisions. Marketers use eye-catching visuals, limited-time offers and targeted messages to create desire. Online ads and influencer posts can be especially persuasive because they feel personal, so people often buy on impulse rather than need.

Advertising can be good sometimes because it tells you about new products and offers. But it can be bad if it tricks people or makes them spend too much.

It’s a mixed bag. Good advertising informs consumers about products, encourages competition and can help small businesses grow. But it also has downsides: it can normalise unnecessary spending, spread misleading claims and promote unhealthy habits. That’s why regulation and consumer awareness are important.

People often make decisions by thinking about the pros and cons and asking others for advice. Some follow their gut feeling or choose what is cheapest or easiest.

Usually people gather information, consult others and weigh up the pros and cons before deciding. Some use a more analytical approach — listing benefits, costs and risks — while others rely on intuition or past experience. Time pressure, emotions and advice from others also influence the final choice.