Dependence is like when a tree needs sunlight and water to grow. The tree can’t make its own sunlight or water, so it depends on these things to be strong and healthy. Without them, it might become weak or not grow tall.
Imagine you are building a tower with blocks. You need each block to stand on top of the other. If you take away some blocks at the bottom, the tower might fall. The tower depends on all the blocks to stay standing.
Think about a little puppy that needs its mom. The puppy depends on its mom for food, warmth, and safety. Without its mom, the puppy might not know what to do or how to find food.
Dependence is when someone or something relies on others to help them. Just like how you might need your parents to help you with things like cooking or reading a book. It’s okay to depend on others because everyone needs help sometimes.