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[quote=Anonymous]Newly minted 17y

How about traveling alone? He's never had the oppurtunity.
Getting back and forth to school and activities independently? No, because he doesn't have his license yet and we don't live in an area where he can get to school/sports without navigating a highway (ie. no biking.) He can walk to work in the summer.
Planning his own schedule?
More or less yes. We have a family calendar and he will put things on there.
Coordinating his own activities?
Kind of. I register him for activities, but he is reposbile for communicating with the coach.
Finding a job, and having new responsibilities at work
Yes, this will be his 3rd summer working as a lifeguard.
Pursuing independent interests and passions
I guess. Via YouTube
Taking care of his own banking and money
He has a good deal of money from working. He can access his account and use his debit card.
Being responsible for some household chores
Yes - as asked. He doesn't take initiative to do them.
Being responsible for siblings or grandparents
N/A
Being trusted to handle significant things at home/school/work - deliveries, pet care, shoveling snow, letting contractors in and out, etc
He manages his own school work I don't get involved. The rest he will do as asked.
Being able to spend the night/weekend alone
I am sure he could. We haven't had him do this yet.[/quote]

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