Does parenting interfere in individual

independence?

Independence is important in a person’s life because

with independence children can become more
responsible in meeting their needs and attain self-
confidence. A child who has a sense of independence
will be able to adjust to the environment, and the
environment of the child itself, and can overcome
difficulties that occur.

Independence can be interpreted as a free personality

form of dependence, not as a person without
socialization but as self-directed through environmental
influences.
The practice of parenting has a significant influence on
cognitive development and academic outcomes and
also, in early childhood independence.

Teenagers are still working themselves out. They don’t

always know who they are. You and your child are both
learning how to balance growing independence with
parental guidance. It’s OK if things aren’t perfect all the
time.
Many people think that adolescence is always a difficult
time, and that all teenagers have bad moods and
behave in challenging ways. In fact, some studies show
that only 5-15% of teenagers go through extreme
emotional turmoil, become rebellious, or have major
conflicts with their parents. Good family relationships
help teenagers develop the skills they need for
adulthood. Young people often experience conflicting
feelings about issues or people. Your child might seem
to love and disrespect you at the same time. He might
want freedom, but also guidance. He might want to hang
out with friends, but also be alone. These mixed signals
happen because your child is still developing
emotionally and socially

Today's teenagers are exposed to many more freedoms

than when their parents were young. There is greater
access to information via television and the Internet than
ever before. Parents have a complex job being a filter to
these influences. I am not saying that teenagers should
not be given freedom at all. They should be given
freedom and it should be balanced. 

It is essential that teens have their own private space,

away from the constant scrutiny and criticism of adults,
where they can do what they want as long as it does not
involve any of the consequences mentioned above and
that they are monitored. It is not only good for teens, but
also for adults. Allowing teens to have some control of
their life lets them know they are important and valued.
Obviously teenagers will make mistakes, like everyone
else does. 

Experience is the best teacher. All of us learn from the

consequences of our decisions. Without this learning, a
teenager will not become a fully functioning independent
adult. o Conflicts over control of the teen's life are at the
root of most problems between parents and teens.
Parents say, "He is not responsible or careful enough to
be allowed to... 
For teenagers, freedom is The Issue. They crave it, and
they need it. But parents must decide when and how to
give it. Freedom helps teens feel more powerful and
self-confident. 

But too much freedom can easily backfire, leaving a

teen floundering. Although teens might be reluctant to
admit it, they still need the stability that parental
authority can offer.

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