Cognitive Autonomy In High School

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Autonomy is not only important for adolescents, but also for childhood and young adulthood. Independence or personal freedom is what any adolescent seeks for in their life. Steinburg states “Like identity, autonomy is a psychosocial concern that surfaces and resurfaces during the entire life cycle” (Steinburg 237). Over my years of maturing I developed emotional autonomy, behavioral autonomy and cognitive autonomy. During my high school years, I noticed that the relationship between my parents and I would change repeatedly over the years. I never wanted my parents in my business or knowing what I was doing, because I wanted to make my own choices. The text states “Most individuals report becoming closer to their parents in late adolescence,