It is generally understood that students ages 14-18 are substantially more self-sufficient than students ages 6-11. Speaking for myself, I was largely self-suf

It is generally understood that students ages 14-18 are substantially more self-sufficient than students ages 6-11. Speaking for myself, I was largely self-sufficient in terms of managing my day at 14. My peers were as well. The major inconvenience of the early hours was being unable to chaperone a younger sibling.