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| Independence in Infancy (0-1) | Independence in Middle Childhood (5-11) | ||
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Baby's temperament | |
Preparing child for school |
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Comfort object such as stuffed animal or blanket | |
Personal hygiene, assigning chores |
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Opportunities for exploration | |
Firm rules for safety, stranger safety |
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Limiting rules and consistently reinforcing them | |
Self-discipline |
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Putting baby to bed awake | |
Teaching family rules, respect for authority, right from wrong |
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Friendships | ||
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Resolving conflicts, handling anger | ||
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Family, team, group activities | ||
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Reading, hobbies | ||
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Positive interaction with teachers and other adults | ||
| Independence in Early Childhood (1-5) | Independence in Adolescence (11-21) | ||
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Feeding self and drinking from a cup | |
New challenges and roles |
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Opportunities for exploration | |
Clarifying values and trusting feelings |
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Giving individual attention | |
Developing a support system |
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Playing alone as well as with others | |
Handling peer pressure, stress |
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Self-care, self-quieting, self-expression, and choices | |
After-school jobs and volunteer work |
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Limiting number of rules and consistently reinforcing them | |
Community involvement and social responsibility |
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Comfort object such as stuffed animal or blanket | |
Avoiding alcohol, tobacco, other drugs |
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Helping with nightmares and other fears | |
Dating |
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Community involvement: play groups, preschool, sports | ||
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Toilet training when child is ready | ||
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Assertiveness without aggression | ||
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Talk about Independence!
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| Safety | Eating | Fitness | Oral
Health | Success in School | Confidence Independence | Responsibility | Family | Community | Health Charter |
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