Increased Independence

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Childhood Independence

C.M. asks from Gainesville

At what age should kids start to do things for themselves? I spent Thanksgiving with my overly helpful family, and they all (my mother and Grandparents) seem to think...

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Fostering Independence

N.S. asks from Chicago

How old should children be before they can accomplish tasks with minimal supervision? My almost 9-year old stepdaughter won't do anything unless I'm standing over ...

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What Age for Independence?

S.B. asks from Salt Lake City

This week, my almost 15 year old DSS seems to think he can go where he wants without telling us before hand. He has a cell phone, and the rule has been that he call ...

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Drywall Repair - Help Needed for Independence Home

F.G. asks from Kansas City

Does anyone know of someone who is are really good drywall person that can repair drywall on a home in Independence. (Off 23rd street and Overton) In order for m...

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Letting Go... Dealing with Giving Your Child Independence

S.N. asks from Santa Barbara

Hey all! So for anyone that has ever read my other questions might know that I have a 14 year old son. He has had some issues with friends in the past (see my first ...

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Tips on Dealing with the Elderly and Their Loss of Independence

C.L. asks from Minneapolis

It's a long story and I'll try to keep it as brief as possible, but the short question is I need some tips on dealing with their elderly and their loss of independenc...

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Know of Any Great Daycare in Independence, NKC or Liberty Areas?

S.K. asks from Kansas City

Hey there ladies, I have been at home with my children this school year but need to return to teaching in the fall. I had a wonderful in home sitter for them but ...

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Five Year Olds Independence

S.R. asks from Los Angeles

my five year old (will be six on may 2nd) always wants to go to his friends house which is in our student housing complex but two buildings over, he doesn't have to c...

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At What Age Did You Give Your Child Some Independence?

K.S. asks from Chicago

I'm just wondering around what age you all started letting your kids go around the neighborhood by themselves. This is assuming that you're in a decent neighborhood ...

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11 Yro Wanting More Independence

D.S. asks from Columbus

My son is 11 yrs old has just asked me to go to the Mall with some friends, I still believe he’s too young for this and I’ve told him so; my question is: how did ...