Building Assets in Our Youth
The Forty Developmental Assets (see chart) identified by the Search Institute have demonstrated that the more assets a young person has, the more likely he or she is to be a leader, help others and succeed in all areas of life. Research indicates that children and teenagers who have high levels of these assets get involved in fewer risky behaviors, avoid school problems, substance abuse, violence and making poor decisions.
The bad news is most young people don’t have enough assets. About 59 percent of young people, ages 11–18, have 18 or fewer Developmental Assets, according to Search Institute surveys. The good news is we can change this because we all have the power to build assets in young people’s lives.
A major focus of the 2011-12 character education program is a commitment to disseminate information and offer activities/events that help adults recognize the power they have to positively impact children’s lives.
The bad news is most young people don’t have enough assets. About 59 percent of young people, ages 11–18, have 18 or fewer Developmental Assets, according to Search Institute surveys. The good news is we can change this because we all have the power to build assets in young people’s lives.
A major focus of the 2011-12 character education program is a commitment to disseminate information and offer activities/events that help adults recognize the power they have to positively impact children’s lives.
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