Independence Training Questionnaire

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Independence Training Questionnaire

1. To stand up for his own rights with other children
2. To know his way around his part of the community so he can play where he wants without getting lost
3. To go outside to play when he wants to be noisy or boisterous
4. To be willing to try new things on his own without depending on his mother for help
5. To be active and energetic in climbing, jumping, and sports
6. To show pride in his own ability to do things well
7. To take part in his parents’ interests and conversations
8. To try hard things for himself without asking for help
9. To be able to eat alone without help in cutting and handling food
10. To be able to lead other children and to be able to assert himself in children’s groups
11. To make his own friends among children of his age
12. To hang up his own clothes and to look after his own possessions
13. To do well in school on his own
14. To be able to undress and to go to bed by himself
15. To have interests and hobbies of his own—be able to entertain himself
16. To earn his own spending money
17. To do some regular tasks around the house
18. To be able to stay at home during the day alone
19. To make for himself decisions like choosing his clothes or how to spend money for toys, hobbies, recreations, etc.
20. To do well in competition with other children—to try hard to come out on top in games and sports
21. To be satisfied to stay with someone he knows well when parents must be away for a few days
22. To decide upon and to purchase small gifts with his own money for family members and close friends
23. To hold short conversations with grown-up friends who come to visit the family
24. To visit and to stay overnight with a playmate
25. To straighten out most of his difficulties with other children without adult intervention
26. To be interested in obtaining good grades in school
27. To take part in group activities such as clubs, scouts, etc.
28. To read a simple story or comics by himself