The article describes how the formation of student independence depends on the learning conditions, the nature of changes in the learning motivation of younger schoolchildren and the advantages of internal or external motivation. The study also states that the main stimulus for learning activities may be extrinsic motivation, that is, the motivation to avoid failure and vice versa. When studying, it is very important for children to have a reason to be interested in learning. Their motivation may come from support from parents and school. If supporting extrinsic motivation aligns with your child's interests, it can help him be more interested in learning. The question of which type of motivation, internal or external, plays a more important role in the learning of younger students can be resolved with the help of research and experimental data. The reasons why students study can be positive (desire to succeed) or negative (fear of failure). Most often, external motives, such as the teacher's attitude, are the main incentive for learning activities. However, even if a person tries to avoid failure due to fear of the negative attitude of the teacher, this does not have a significant effect over the long term and its influence decreases over time. The dominant motivation that has a significant impact on a person’s academic performance is internal motivation.