Date: 8-16-15
Most people have heard the term, "With independence comes responsibility." Many children beg their parents for more independence and freedom, but don't realize what the other side of the deal is. Someone with independence must be trusted to make good decisions without as much outside advice. That's why it's important to find the right balance of independence for any kid.
The reason I chose this prompt is because of how big of a role independence plays in the story. Jeremy, the main character decides to try to live on his own for a long period of time. A lot of kids don't realize how huge certain decisions can be, and they need help making some of them. Therefore, independence at Jeremy's age can be dangerous or risky in enlarged amounts. However, independence is a great way to prepare teenagers for adulthood and to slowly expose them to self reliance in the real world.
Even as an adult, independence should still be carefully managed. At an older age, adults know how to take care of themselves, but definitely still should take advice from others, and listen to other ideas. Team building, and collaborative experiences, mean nothing with pure independence and self reliance. Companies, teams, and groups of people need to work together to become truly successful, and the qualities of a good leader are being able to work well with others, and listen to their ideas.
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