Gaining Independence As your children grow, they will experience the need for freedom and responsibility, but they still need adult guidance to help them make age-appropriate choices.
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When kids reach middle school, it’s normal for them to seek more freedom. They want to feel in control and capable of handling any situation — even when that is just not possible. Kids need to learn that with all new freedoms come responsibilities. It takes time to adjust to these new habits, so they need to earn these freedoms over time. As a parent or caregiver, you can communicate and model behavior in a manner that guides them through this process.
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