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Asset 14: Adult Role Models Asset 2: Positive Family Communication Asset 20: Time at Home
Around Thanksgiving, many of us turn our minds to what we are grateful for, and for parents and caregivers, that often leads us to ask a few questions.
Asset 6: Parent Involvement in Schooling
Young people need their parents to stay actively involved in their education throughout middle and high school. Research shows that young people are more likely to grow up healthy when their parents are involved in their education.
Asset 5: Caring School Climate
Research shows that young people who go to school where the environment feels caring and encouraging get better grades, have healthier relationships, get into less trouble, and are interested in and better able to reach their dreams.
Asset 4: Caring Neighborhood
Research shows that young people are more likely to grow up healthy if they live in a community with caring neighbors. The key is to create a safe haven in which young people feel loved, supported, and understood.
Asset 3: Other Adult Relationships
Research shows that young people who have three or more caring adults who support them feel happier and more hopeful, do better in school, and are less likely to rely on drinking, smoking, or drugs to feel good or fit in.
Asset 2: Positive Family Communication
Research shows that young people who experience positive communication with their parents are more likely to grow up healthy and are more willing to seek their parents’ advice and counsel.
Asset 1: Family Support
Research shows that young people are more likely to grow up healthy when their families provide them with high levels of love and support.
Asset 1: Family Support Asset 2: Positive Family Communication Asset 3: Other Adult Relationships Asset 4: Caring Neighborhood Asset 5: Caring School Climate Asset 6: Parent Involvement in Schooling
Many studies over the years confirm that caring, supportive relationships with adults are critical for raising young people who are healthy and resilient.