Making a decision to believe in Jesus is best after a person realizes their personal need for a Savior, not just to go along with a request. It should be a decision of the heart, not by any pressure or expectation by others. Also a person needs an understanding of the complete gospel. ( forgiveness, salvation, restoration of spiritual life) in order to make a true decision. Sadly many choose to become a "Christian" for reasons other than to have the opportunity to know God and have a personal relationship with our Creator.