What is your definition of independence?

The freedom from the control or influence of others. So in effect, no one is ever truly independent.
What is your definition of independence?
Asking for help from more knowledgeable sources when you know you can%26#039;t %26quot;fix%26quot; it yourself. Its about knowing what you can and can%26#039;t achieve yourself... Helping yourself when you can, being self sufficient, not needy or manipulative.
What is your definition of independence?
Me? in my opinion:I think the independence should include three parts : the first is : nobody can control me ,my life is hold in my hand , the second is :I will do what I want do !the last is :I will buy a car if I have enough money to travel the whole beautiful world! that%26#039;s all
Reply:The ability to function within your environment without the assistance of others.
Reply:Independence is not to rely on others to get things done.
Reply:Not subject to the control of others, self-governing. Not affiliated with a larger controlling unit. (such as an independent television channel; as opposed to a network), not contingent or conditional-as in an independent conclusion, being able to live without working-having independent means, showing desire for freedom(having an independent manner), not looking to others for guidance or opinions and not relying on others, not determined by or capable of being deduced or derived from or expressed in terms of members, and also an independent clause-a clause not compatible with another statement. There are all kinds of independence.