At each plane of development, a particular level of independence is attained. In the first plane, the child strives for functional independence. ... " (Montessori, "Four Planes of Education," p.4, reprinted in 2004) At the second plane, this changes to, "Help me to think for myself," as the child works towards intellectual independence. At the third plane, the adolescent moves toward social/emotional independence "Help me find myself." At the fourth plane, early adulthood, the young adult strives for economic independence; "Help me to support myself....

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