I Like Freedom.
May I cannot answer why "we" like freedom, but I will definitely give my best to answer to why do I like it.
Freedom is like boundless energy given to you to do whatever you want say there are always clutches by society to stop you from doing something (you want to get a masters in Arts but your parents want you to get a masters in Science or Engineering because there is job guarantee).
In this case your freedom is hindered. You may even join Science and eventually win a Nobel, but in your heart you will always have that pain that you did not chase your dreams.
But freedom boosts creativity. You are free to make mistakes and learn how to avoid those mistakes when you are on that job the next time. You are free to go on to any stage, however you like.
Having a bachelors degree, I can tell you this: we were mostly compelled by Professors to attend the classes for attendance. There was almost no learning happening in classrooms.
Do I mean that if we give freedom, we always tend to grow in a positive direction?
No, every time that will not happen. But there is no growth if there is no risk.
Freedom gives you wings (not just RedBull). You can fly high or you can curse that. Achievers with their mindset will reap the most of their freedom.