Article about kids' independence
I'm one of several reporters working with Romper about how to foster kids' independence, and I'm looking for parents to interview. Essentially I'd like to hear about something you let your kid do on their own, even if it felt a little nerve-wracking at first (whether because it was messy or risky or just otherwise stressful!), and any reflections on how it has played out, ways in which it has paid off, etc.

The focus is more on your experience and what you've observed in your child as a result rather than on super-specific advice on how to enable your kid to do a specific thing (although if you'd like to include specific tips, that's great, too). The goal is to offer inspiration and solidarity to parents hoping to foster independence: i.e, how do you let go? How do you trust that your kid is capable of more than you might know? etc.

Please submit your responses by 11:59 p.m. Friday, March 29. Thank you in advance for your time and energy!
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What's your name? (first name, last initial is fine if you prefer a little more anonymity) *
How old are you? *
Where do you live? *
What is your occupation? *
How old is your kid(s)? *
At what age did you let them start doing the thing you'd like to tell me about? *
What did you let them do; how did you feel leading up to it; how did it go; and how have you felt since/what you observed afterward?
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What words of wisdom do you have for parents who would like to foster more independence in their kids, but feel reluctant letting their kids take the reins on things?
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