Dependence

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Emotional WeightPlay
Dependence can imply vulnerability. Use it carefully to avoid suggesting helplessness. SlideSome adults maintain a healthy dependence on their families.
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Growing IndependencePlay
Use 'growing out of dependence' to describe someone becoming self-reliant. SlideThe teenager is growing out of his dependence on his parents.