Kathy Sacoulas discusses the importance of encouraging independence at each stage of a child’s development and how difficult it is for parents to let go during the process. Creating independence does lead to better self-esteem, self confidence and how the martial arts is a great example of this.

1:15: Parenting begins with total dependence.

3:34: Creating independence can begin very early with parents as their

first teachers

4:15: Creating independence on the training floor in martial arts

6:12: The first phase of training

8:05: The second phase of training

10:48: The third phase of training

16:37: The role of self-motivation in gaining independence

17:00: Developing independence in the home

18:55: Independence requires an investment of time

21:59: Independence leads to self-confidence

23:56: Figuring out your individual child’s readiness at each stage of

development

24:47: Trust leads to more independence and more trust between parent and child.

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