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Children thrive when asserting their independence. Using rules and routines supports boundaries and provides needed expectations for successful interactions and relationships (Barrable, 2023). They need clear boundaries and expectations to fully understand the how, when, and why.

Reference: Barrable. (2023). Children’s autonomy – why and how to support it in early years settings. Teach Early Years.

https://www.teachearlyyears.com/learning-and-development/view/how-to-support-autonomy-in-early-childhood-settings-and-why-you-should#:~:text=Children%20thrive%20in%20environments%20where,a%20child's%20feelings%20of%20control.