My DS has been able to to dress himself since he was 2 but at 6 he often refuses to do it without help from me. Why? Because he enjoys the connection. He learns better if I sit with him while he works on some things, and better on his own on others. I do find it frustrating at times but we've reached a point where I don't really do things for him any more, I'm just present with him. We are able to strike deals where I'll 'help' (be) with him for a little while and then get on and do my own thing. This is pretty important considering we homeschool and I have a life of my own!
