Independence Milestone Map
Which independence milestones typically land at which age — and how much later they land now than they did.
Every independence milestone has moved later since 1990 — walking to school, being left at home, travelling alone — and what changed is adult perception of risk rather than the risk itself.
Independence Milestone Map
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It uses the McCrindle generation boundaries (Gen Alpha 2010–2024, Gen Beta 2025–2039) and UN World Population Prospects vital rates. Sources and formulas are on our methodology page.
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