Finish the following sentence with the best choice: To raise your children to be more self sufficient,

Choices:
- leave the children alone throughout the day so that they can figure out on their own how to care for all of their needs.
- teach the children to do things like making simple breakfast, shower and dress themselves, brush their teeth or do small chores.

Answer:
teach the children to do things like making simple breakfast, shower and dress themselves, brush their teeth or do small chores.