[21twelve]

I know what you mean, and agree, but interestingly, the “independent” thinking is the mindset of an adolescent. In the sense of the selfish “Just leave me alone - I can do what I want." (Which I still rant every Quarter as I send my contribution to the IRS!)!”

In this guy's (and other “experts” I presume), the hallmarks of an adult is experience, INTERdependence, and willing to take responsibility for one’s actions (that taking responsibility might be the “independence” and self respect us conservatives are trying to describe?).

[freedumb2003]

>>In this guy’s (and other “experts” I presume), the hallmarks of an adult is experience, INTERdependence, and willing to take responsibility for one’s actions (that taking responsibility might be the “independence” and self respect us conservatives are trying to describe?).<<

I use the term “independence” as opposed to “dependence.”