# Lack of knowledge makes poor judgement
# References
The Self-Driven Child (p. 64)
We think this shows not only that nine-year-olds are capable decision makers, but also that when they come up short it’s because of lack of knowledge, not necessarily judgement.
# Backlinks
- Children are capable of making informed decisions
- Research shown that children at the age of 9 can make the same decision given the knowledge. (Lack of knowledge makes poor judgement).
- Role of parents in raising self-driven children
- Providing information, knowledge, and perspective, because Children are capable of making informed decisions and Lack of knowledge makes poor judgement.