Independent children Independent children People of all walks of life strive to meet their goal for independence. For a toddler, independence is a whole new world opening up. You will see your child blossom right before your eyes as they use their own mind to make decisions on their own.
Toddlers usually show the first signs of true independence around a year and a half in age.
Some sooner, some later. Their drive may be strong one day and not so adamant the next, but rest assured those gears are working in that head on what they can try out next. Patience is key during this time in your child's life. Your toddler will test the limits. Praise your child if he or she does something good on his own and be ready with discipline measures if something goes awry.