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"We're told to do what we're told, but sometimes being a bit naughty is okay." So sings Matilda in the musical inspired by Roald DahlA 20th Century British novelist and children's writer. His books have sold more than 250 million copies. .

A long time ago, parents believed that children should be quiet and do what they were told, but things have changed. A new surveyWhen you ask a group of people questions about what they think about a particular topic. found that while British parents still feel that good manners is most important, they are valuing other qualities more than before.

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Parents also like it when children work hard, work things out for themselves and use their imaginationThe ability to have new ideas or make mental pictures of things you have not seen. . ObedienceDoing what you are told. , or doing what you are told, is not as high on the list of what is important for parents, as it was 30 years ago.

The researchers think this change shows that the UK is becoming a place which cares more about thinking for yourself, rather than how society thinks as a whole.

Yes! Most of the time, children are told to do things because these things are good for them. Adults know best - children should listen.

No! It is always important to think about the things you are told to do before doing them. Is it the best thing to do? How do you know? Thinking for yourself is a very important skill.

Roald Dahl - A 20th Century British novelist and children's writer. His books have sold more than 250 million copies.

Survey - When you ask a group of people questions about what they think about a particular topic.

Imagination - The ability to have new ideas or make mental pictures of things you have not seen.

Obedience - Doing what you are told.