Dependence and independence both have their place in the world. Like anything, moderation in both of these areas creates a well-rounded person. However, today's society tends to favor independence over dependence. People perceive dependence on another person as a weakness. When a person reaches a certain age he should gain more independence. Gaining independence does not mean that dependence has to end. The fear of becoming overly dependent has caused an imbalance in independence. Independence in the archaic sense of the term means competence. In modern dictionaries it means freedom from control. Freedom from control cannot be achieved safely or realistically. One of the main factors in the idea of ​​growing up and maturing involves independence. People, especially teenagers, view independence with enthusiasm. Self-sufficiency and freedom allow people to demonstrate their maturity or in other cases adhere to their own rules. Like anything, independence can cause positive and negative effects. On the one hand, independence allows adolescents and adults to learn about themselves and grow. But on the other hand it partly allows teenagers...