Why Independence Matters

When you raise an independent child, you raise a person who…

• is kind to the kid others pick on

• has the resilience to adapt

• has confidence to try (and try again)

Independence is built on confidence, confidence is built on ability, ability is built on mastering skills.

Humans are hard-wired to become independent. From the day we’re born, we are developing the abilities needed to depend on ourselves.

The more skills you teach your child, the fewer tantrums they will have and the fewer power struggles you will have. Hello, win-win.

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How to Teach Independence by Age

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