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	autonomy What is autonomy? Is it separating oneself from others by building a wall? Or is it creating such a strong sense of who you are that it is clear where you stop and where others begin? Autonomy includes issues of behavioral autonomy (like learning to do your own laundry), recognizing that others are different from oneself (a milestone in social cognition), and being comfortable holding beliefs that are different from those of others. Links of interest: A nice piece on autonomy from Greg Simpson of Alaska's Cooperative Extention. Did you know that the word 'dork' refers to 'doorkey' kids?: i.e. 'latchkey' kids who wear a key around their neck so they can get into the house after school because no parent is home? When are kids ready to be left home by themselves? In some societies it is common for children as young as 5 to be responsible for caring for younger brothers and sisters. In many states in the US, it is illegal to leave a child younger than age 10 home alone. Here are some guidelines to help you decide when are kids ready.
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