How do we promote self-determination (Code of Ethics) for all people

An adult person you are working with states they are cutting on themselves.

What is your ethical response?

Now, the person is a child, does it change your response?

How do we honor a person’s wishes we are working with?

How do we promote self-determination (Code of Ethics) for all people we are working with?  While honoring ourselves?

All of these statements and questions lean into a person’s right to choose for themselves and our ethical and professional responsibilities