This month, our focus is Asset #7*: Community Values Youth
Young person perceives that adults in the community value youth.
Category: External Asset
Subcategory and Icon: Empowerment and yellow sun
Nationally, 22% of youth report having this asset.
5 Ways to Build Community Values Youth
- When a young person waits on you at a fast food restaurant or store, greet them in a friendly manner.
- Ask a young person to help you with a skill or hobby that YOU are good at so he or she can learn your skill or hobby, too.
- Ask a young person to teach you a skill that he or she is good at so you can learn something new.
- Encourage youth to get involved in community service… better yet, serve the community together.
- Let young people know that who they are and the things they do make a difference. Find ways to empower them and let them shine.
SPREAD THE MESSAGE
You can help spread the asset message in our community! Please add the following message as an e-mail tagline for the month.
Young people need models, not critics. – John Wooden
*The 40 Developmental Assets are relationships, values and qualities that help kids succeed. The Assets were developed by Search Institute in Minneapolis, MN and are being promoted by a local youth development initiative called THRIVE. For more information on THRIVE, call 573-651-3747, ext. 118 or visit our website www.capecountythrive.com