I didn't want her to go. But I guess she wanted some independence.

They learn a little more about independence. They have to shower on their own and brush their teeth when mom doesn't say too. It's an educational experience for the parents too. They realize that their kids aren't babies anymore and they're going into middle school.

Only through constant focus can you become independent. Only through independence can you know yourself. And only through knowing yourself will you be able to ask the key question of your life: What is is that I am destined to accomplish, and how can I make it happen?

I value my own
independence so highly that I can fancy no degradation greater than that
of having another man perpetually directing and advising and lecturing
me, or even planning too closely in any way about my actions. He might
be the wisest of men, or the most powerful--I should equally rebel and
resent his interference...

With the spread of conformity and image-driven superficiality, the allure of an individuated woman in full possession of herself and her powers will prove irresistible. We were born for plenitude and inner fulfillment.

I think it's nice that it's more central. I'm an education major, so I saw it all the time, but it's good that more people can see it.