Do children have enough independence? (IMAGE) Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan Caption Reports suggests sizable gap between parent attitudes about promoting children’s independence and what they actually allow or encourage their children to do without supervision. Credit University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health Usage Restrictions None License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.