Becoming independent:

Being independent and able to support yourself remains important for the majority of your life. However, to live independently, you need a number of life skills in order not to depend on your parents and older brothers or sisters. You shouldn't base your career path on someone else's choices and you should make decisions for yourself, whatever they may be. Don't ask for advice, do what you want and learn from your own mistakes. Many people are afraid to think for themselves because that involves taking responsibility for their own lives. This is just one way people become dependent. We are born alone and we die alone, so we each have to take responsibility for our lives at every step along the way.