Kids face a cliff edge in independence that can affect mental health

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What happened

As thousands of children start high school, experts have called for children to be given more opportunities for independence before they reach adolescence.

Key facts

  • Reported by Phys.org and published Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:20:03 UTC.

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