Independence

This is just a thought I had: An example of independence between German and Australian kids and their parents. 

Australia: "You're now in year 9 (or 10) darling, this means you're going to have to start being independent. I will still pack your lunch and morning tea in the mornings. However, Mummy wont be able to pick you up from school anymore, she now has to work full time because you're grown up now. There is a bus that goes past our house but you will have to cross the main road and walk a few metres so please be careful. Now listen to me, do not talk to any strangers and call me as soon as you get home. I will be home from work in the late afternoon so I will leave some afternoon tea in the fridge. OK?" 

Germany: "You're now in year 5 (or 6), this is when you become more independent and don't rely on mummy and daddy as much. I have bought you a train card so you can now travel to school and many other places without having to get me to come with you. I will give you the train times so you will have to work out what time you need to catch the train. There will be a lot of other people from your class doing the same so you wont be alone. I will come home  later in the afternoon so make something for lunch and we can have a warm meal for dinner."