[Cabs-talk] The meaning of independence?

[Darian Smith]

 Hi all,
  Independence is something  expressed  as a vital part of living, something we all want and demand for ourselves. 
 but this  has many meanings depending upon who you discuss the subject with, and a different meaning still  when you observe  social interactions. 
 Some may think of independence as the ability to do what you want, when you want to, others might say it is doing things  without the  feeling of a person looking over your shoulder.   Some look at the ability    of one to hold down a job and buy their own things as independent and praise it, while others see the same in some other situations as a matter course and no  praise should be given. 
  So, what does it mean to you?
 
 Thanks for reading,
  Darian