Margaret is angry that her mother insists on doing everything for her, even though she began college a few months ago. Her mother makes her doctors' appointments for her, tells her when her car needs to be taken in for maintenance, and even insists on going shopping with Margaret for new clothes. Her mother must also see all of Margaret's grades and feedback from her professors. Margaret is having which face need imposed upon?

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Margaret's situation involves her mother infringing on her need for autonomy, which refers to the desire to have control over one's own life and make one's own decisions. By insisting on doing everything for Margaret, her mother is limiting her ability to act independently.

Margaret Is Angry That Her Mother Insists on Doing Everything