In the CHOICE Flower of Participation manipulation is a situation that occurs when adults use young people to support their cause without giving them much information or any actual decision-making power. Similarly to Decoration young people are used to manipulate others into thinking the cause is inspired by/actively involves/ reflects the ideas and priorities of young people. CHOICE does not consider this to be a meaningful form of participation.

  • See also:
  • Flower of Participation,Meaningful Youth Participation