This is just a copy from another blog I visit but I found it so exciting that I had to share! I believe teaching children to be independent is extremely important. This site has tasks for children to learn ages 3-18 to teach them to become more independent. I love this!!
http://www.scribd.com/doc/47284584/Teaching-your-Children-Independance
For some reason I can't get the link to work but copy and paste above and it will take you there.