40 DEVELOPMENTAL ASSETS KIDS NEED TO SUCCEED

• EXTERNAL ASSETS

• Support
  Family support
  Positive family communication
  Other adult relationships
  Caring neighbourhood
  Caring school climate
  Parent involvement in schooling
• Empowerment
  Community values youth
  Youth as resources
  Service to others
  Safety
• Boundaries & Expectations
  Family boundaries
  School boundaries
  Neighbourhood boundaries
  Adult role models
  Positive peer influence
  High expectations
  
• Constructive Use of Time
  Creative activities
  Youth programs
  Religious community
  Time at home
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• 
  INTERNAL ASSETS

• Commitment to Learning
  Achievement motivation
  School engagement
  Homework
  Bonding to school
  Reading for pleasure
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  Positive Values
  Caring
  Equality and social justice
  Integrity
  Honesty
  Responsibility
  Restraint
• Social Competencies
  Planning and decision making
  Interpersonal competence
  Cultural competence
  Resistance skills
  Peaceful conflict resolution
• Positive Identity
  Personal power
  Self-esteem
  Sense of purpose
  Positive view of personal future