The purpose of this study is to describe the overview of the only children students of MIN 2 Bantul in terms of their learning independence and to describe the factors that inhibited the learning independence of the only childrens students of MIN 2 Bantul. The method of data collection uses mixed method, which combines quatitative and qualitative approaches. The quantitative approach was done by retrieving data through questionnaires, while for qualitative research, the approach used in this study was etnomethodology approach. An etnomethodology research procedure is in the form of analysis of conversation and interaction. Besides that, it also included participatory observation so that the data obtained was more valid, and accompanied by documentation. The result showed that the learning independence of MIN 2 Bantul Students with the status of an only child had a moderate level of independence. From the analysis results obtained score data: 27% of students in very high category, 17% of students in the high category, 34% of students in the medium category, 9% of students in the low category, and 12% in the very low category. The inhibiting factors to learning independence of the only children students of MIN 2 Bantul, which were obtained from the results of interviews with parents and teachers, are : (a) the delay in practicing self-habituation from an early age makes it difficult to change the pattern of independence, (b) the excessive parents’ anxiety for children, (c) the lack of assistance and togetherness between children and parents, and (d) the fulfillment of all children’s wishes without considering their adverse effects.