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Why you need to teach your child independence

Why you need to teach your child independence (Photo: iStock)

The parental instinct in us dictates that we will continue looking out for our children even after they leave the nest. The moment we become parents, our focus shifts from ourselves to our children and we spend the rest of our lives ensuring we provide them with an opportunity to thrive.

Unfortunately, sometimes in our desire to give them the best we end up decapitating their ability to be independent.

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