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?
We should let them live as a kid for a while because eventually they will grow up. To be a kid is only once in our life, so let them enjoy being a kid because when they grow up they cannot turn back the time. Also, they cannot still decide on their own yet. Do not rush everything, it will be done in process.