Bob's parents allow him to set many of his own rules, hoping that by doing so Bob will learn to solve his own problems and develop good skills in planning his own life. Bob's parents are emphasizing the core idea of:

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Self-regulation, in the context of the need for independence, means making your own judgments and regulating your own behavior, as in the expression, "Think for yourself."

Bob's Parents Allow Him to Set Many of His Own