self-reliance

Presents information for parents on raising independent, self-sufficient children, and discusses the role of media, and the negative messages that engender an epidemic of helplessness, and provides advice for recognizing greatness in all children.

A child shows all the things he has learned to do all on his own.

A young boy recognizes the love, patience, and devotion he gets from his mother when the pair embark on a camping trip.

Joey goes shopping by himself for the first time when his mother sends him out to buy a loaf of bread.

The experiences of two young sisters traveling alone on the train to their great-aunt Lulu's house.

When Millie has to fix her hair by herself for the first time, her friend Renee and a sense of humor help her to discover something about friendship and independence.

Provides practical advice for children on how to handle difficult situations, from house fires and injuries to nightmares and bad feelings.

When her boyfriend leaves her, a high-school senior soon finds another and also starts to assert her independence.

Deeply wounded by her embittered mother's lack of sympathy for her aspirations, Elnora finds comfort in the nearby Limberlost Swamp, whose beauty and rich abundance provide her with the means to better her life.