Junior High and High School can be very demanding academically and emotionally, and for some kids – particularly very focused, academic-minded kids – it can
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Developmental Asset #39: Sense of Purpose
Young people do well when they believe that their life has a purpose. A sense of purpose looks different for every child, and it cannot
Developmental Asset #38: Self-Esteem
Your child’s teens and early twenties will most likely be the most difficult and painful decade of his or her life. The physiological changes of
Developmental Asset #33: Interpersonal Competence
It is of great benefit to a young person to help ensure that they develop empathy, sensitivity, and friendship skills. Here are a few ways
Developmental Asset #31: Restraint
According to Search Institute, adolescents do better when they place importance on sexual abstinence and not using alcohol or other drugs. It is very important
Developmental Asset #29: Honesty
Children are more likely to do well if they have learned from a young age to tell the truth, even when it’s not easy. Here
