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Show December 1998 Appmach | ‘sense of hope and practlcal d1rect10n for parents. Researchers at the insti- It’se_asy to get scared as a parent. s | news, we see crime, tute have identified 40 assets that driving, teen pregnancy, , have a powerful positive impact on “ suicide. We wonder - young people. Children and v to happen to our Chll— “teenagers who have a lot of assets get - involved in very few at-risk behav| dren In our fear we may end up - iors--the kinds of problems we worry about. And when young people have A' e scafing our kids so that they live in . | fear as well. Or we may look the a lot of assets, they are much more ore Bssets HEY Loer hegifdineg | Other way, thinking that these things ~ likely to do the positive things we QG éfij fifgffd{flq 1 Would never affect our families. - value. biocks that fze{fi j{:f:ff; gmm mem 8 aaffl : tj@uz‘s‘l fwm&- - parents feel uncertain at times. We efp &e{rff!af,g f}g - would like to know the secrets of " the healthy parenting in a world that often seems very unhealthy. 'up healthy and competent. jaice this qulz to seehow many assets you thlnk your child has. Check each statement thatyou feel is N B! Mychfldrecetveshighlevelsoflaveandsupportfi'om 'm N o0 My (!::.“ldserves in the mmmunlty one hour or more per 10. My child feels safe at heme at school. and inthe -~ nelghborhood. ‘1. Our family has clear rules and ccmsequences. and monitors our childs whereabouts. o 12. My childs school provides clear rules and consequam 13 Ourneighbors take responsnbflity for monitoring my childsbehavior. @~ 14. 1and other adults model positive, responsivle behav!or 15. My childs best friends model responsible behavior. 16. 1and my childs teachers encourage my child to do well. - 17. My child spends three or more hours per weekin lessons or practice In music, theater, orotherarts. 18. ' My child spends three or more hours per week in sporm "~ clubsor organizafions at school and/or in comnunity | Whet Aresssets‘? SR 'fitfit}efe are o it %f 0 key f)afiia‘fffffl{; é&mé’u fo ftet?t fri fa am:fee(f' | ~organlzaflons. P | | iy {S:s ,1' o Nawveeds faa m'x!;tr- | TR T i T Mychfld spendsoneormomhoursperweekin > activities in a religious institution. : S My child is out with friends ‘with nothmgspeclaltodo ) -two or fewer nights per week. My child ismouvatedtodomflmschool. S ‘My child is actively engaged in leaming. , My child does at least one hom'ofhomework every schoolday. | My child cares abouthaorhis school. vl My el:-md reads furpleasm'e three or morehoms per ‘wee My child phcw high value on helping other people. My child places high value on pmmotlng equallty and - reducing hunger and poverty. {\’gi gfgld acts onconvictions and stands up for her or his 'sww'eaexs s$ ‘s’mh',f‘w N ~ family members. My child and 1 communicate positlvely and my childis - willing to seek me out for advice and counsel. S My child receives supportfrom threeormorenonparentadults. =~ ! o My child werlences caflngnelghbors. | My childs school provides a caring, encouraging environment for my child. la}:;nacfivell ylnvolved In helping my chtld suceeedm school My child percelves that adults in the commmfltyvalue | ~ - youth and children. My child is given useful roles in the commumty ~ ) RN PR issues of this ‘newspaper will explain The idea of “developmental| - further and give pract1ca1 1nformat10n o assets,” introduced by Search ~on each asset i a - 1, rés. fn Future Institute in Minneapolis, gives a new | ffmam .%e@ :‘f}eg.’;§ ua v ‘f Gy ;wgz;;;:@zl&%{\%? A Assets do make a dlfference - By 1ncorporat1ng them into your parenting, you can help your ehlld grow B { ‘Whatever the approach, most - - 35. 36. 37 39. | WdfldbeflevesttxslmparmntnottobemallyaMW sy or to use alcohol or other drugs. My child knows how to plan ahead and make choices. My child has empathy, sensitivity, and friendship skills. My child has knowledge of and comfort with peopleof different cultural, racial. and ethnic backgrounds. My child can resist negative peer pressure and dangerous situations. My child seeks to resolve conflict nonvtolenfiy . ~ My child feels he orshe has contml over thin@ that t happen to her or him” My child has a high self-esteem. o My child reports that‘her orhislifehasa purpose. & -Mychtld Is optimistic about her orhispersonalfiature. Scoring_ Give yourself one potnt for each true. Total up the number of points. This is the number of assets you think your ~child has. Now ask your child how he or she would answer. " This checklist is an educational, awareness-ralsing tool. 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