One of the jobs of a parent is to teach their kid(s) from complete dependence towards complete independence, and the earlier it is done the better. This does not mean that kids who are independent will no longer need nor want you as a parent, unless you’re a bad parent who beats your kid up daily! There might be a slight chance then that your kid being independent would just run away from home ;-p

So if you’re afraid of your kids no longer needing you, fret not. I mean, look at me. I still keep going to my Mom for a lot of things and I’ll bet many of you do too. How many of you have Moms who do your marketing for you??? How many of you still let Mom do the laundry and wash the dishes??? How many of you have Moms who babysit for you??? I know that I still go back to Mom for any sewing projects e.g. if a button falls off.

I think it’s great when kids know how to be independent and responsible – I’m not saying make sure they’re packing their own school bags by 7, I’m saying it’s never too early to start showing them how to do things themselves. My daughter, T1, is 7 and I do make her do her own homework independently and pack her own school bag independently and this has resulted in homework sometimes not being done and not having the right school books at school. But if I keep doing it for her and keep nagging her to do her homework, then when is she going to learn how to do it herself?

So yup, we start independence and responsibility young at the pumpkin patch!

If baby wants to bring her bike cycling outdoors, she’s going to have to carry it herself.

*Note to any Grandparents reading this – the bike was very light! Really!*

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