Strong Foundation for Young People
Youth development researchers have developed the
following framework of developmental assets that give young people a strong foundation for life:
- Support - Received support from family, teachers & other adults
- Empowerment - Feel useful and safe
- Boundaries and expectations - Move in an environment with rules, structure and high expectations.
- Constructive use of time - Spend time creatively on hobbies and with friends.
- Commitment to learning and positive values - Learn honesty, integrity, personal responsibility, as well as care for others, and act on this knowledge.
