Did you know Richard Branson's mum drove him half way to relative's house and let him walk the rest when he was a child. He even got lost in the farm. However, he gained independence and the desire to explore which later drove him to a great success in business. We call this a JUNIOR VERSION of walking to school. We can create many other JUNIOR VERSION of the GAME to help the children to develop the skills of Independence:
Getting toddlers to arrange their teddies on their beds - JUNIOR VERSION of making a bed;
Letting primary students to prepare their lunch, breakfast or a meal - JUNIOR VERSION of cooking a dinner;
Letting early teens to go to a cinema with friends - JUNIOR VERSION of going out without adult supervision;
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