In the second place, more often than not what people want is not what is best for them. A naive child may want to quit school; a patient suffering from TB may want to smoke; a jobless young man may want to commit suicide----this list can go on and on. In all these situations, should we simply find out what they want and advise them how to attain it? Obviously not.
Admittedly, it would be unwise to ignore the simple fact that people are different. As we know, excessive interference with other peoples life tends to threaten their freedom and independence, causing hostility and confrontation. Therefore, when offering advice to other people, we should be very sensitive to their unique feelings and desires, knowing that individual human beings have the inalienable right to make choices in their life and that they themselves will be responsible for the results of their decision-making.
In conclusion, I do not agree that the best way to advise people is simply to find out what they desire and help them achieve it. In my estimation, the pitfalls of such a technique outweigh its potential advantages. To be a responsible advisor, we should take into account far more intricate factors relevant to the person to be advised.
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