ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Independence

Independence means that you can take care of yourself and make your own decisions. It means that you can do things yourself and decide what's best for you without having to ask someone else for help. For example, you can decide what you want to wear, what you want to eat, or what you want to do in your free time. Independence is a way to show that you are grown-up enough to make your own decisions.