As humans we are born with a huge amount of dependence. There is nothing we can do for ourselves and so we are completely dependent upon our caregivers to see that all of our needs are met. As adults we admire independence, when we are adolescents we cannot wait for the moment when we can depend on ourselves. That feeling of stepping out into the big wide world to stand on our own two feet is a pivotal moment in life. Independence is a balance of being able to cope with life