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

Kids face a cliff edge in independence that can affect mental health
Phys.org Thursday 10 September 2026, 11:20 UTC 1 min read
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As thousands of children start high school, experts have called for children to be given more opportunities for independence before they reach adolescence.

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