Independence. This conception is very popular among people of all ages, especially among the teenagers. But what is "independence" mean and what do you fo to make your parents believe that you can be independent? At first, the main question is what attributes should have "independent person". I guess, that responsibility, competence of being reasonable, clever and wise can show other people, that you're ready to live on your own. The best arguments of your independence are your deeds. And i think, the best way to show my parents my really independence is to answer for my own actions and words. At least, I always strive to take all decisions by myself. All this attributes help me to become more independent in my parent's eyes.