self–dependence

the ability to care for one's self encouraged her children to develop self-dependence at a relatively early age Synonyms independence, self-dependence, self-reliance, self-subsistence, self-supportRelated Words autonomy, freedom, self-determination; potency, power, resilience, strengthNear Antonyms helplessness, impotence, impotency, inadequacy, weaknessAntonyms dependence (also dependance), reliance