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Empowering Children: Unleashing Potential Through Autonomy Support

Empowering Children: Unleashing Potential Through Autonomy Support

Empowering Children: Unleashing Potential Through Autonomy Support

In the realm of child development, autonomy is a critical component that fosters independence and self-confidence. The research article, "Parental Autonomy Support in the Context of Parent–Child Negotiation for Children’s Independent Mobility," provides invaluable insights into how parents can support their children's autonomy, particularly in the context of independent mobility.

The study, conducted with 105 Canadian children aged 10 to 13 and their parents, identified four distinct patterns of negotiation regarding children's independent mobility. These patterns ranged from harmonious expansion, where both child and parent agree on increasing mobility, to child-enforced expansion, where the child desires more freedom than the parent is willing to grant.

Understanding the Patterns

Implementing Research Findings

For practitioners, understanding these patterns can inform strategies to support both parents and children in negotiating autonomy. Here are some practical steps to consider:

By integrating these strategies, practitioners can foster environments where children are seen as active agents capable of making decisions, thereby enhancing their developmental outcomes.

To read the original research paper, please follow this link: Parental Autonomy Support in the Context of Parent–Child Negotiation for Children’s Independent Mobility: ‘I Always Feel Safer With My Parents’ to ‘Boom! Bust Down Those Walls!’


Citation: Han, C. S., Brussoni, M. J., & Mâsse, L. C. (2022). Parental autonomy support in the context of parent–child negotiation for children’s independent mobility: ‘I always feel safer with my parents’ to ‘boom! Bust down those walls!’. The Journal of Early Adolescence, 42(6), 737-764. https://doi.org/10.1177/02724316211064513
Marnee Brick, President, TinyEYE Therapy Services

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