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What Kids Need to Succeed : Proven, Practical Ways to Raise Good Kids

by: Benson, Peter L.; Galbraith, Judy; Espeland, Pamela

What Kids Need to Succeed : Proven, Practical Ways to Raise Good Kids

by: Benson, Peter L.; Galbraith, Judy; Espeland, Pamela

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Copyright: 01/01/1995
Publisher: Free Spirit Pub
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What Do Kids Really Need?	p. 1
Add Up Your Assets: Checklists for Kids and Parents	p. 19
Building External Assets	p. 27
Support	p. 29
Family Support	p. 30
Positive Family Communication	p. 33
Other Adult Relationships	p. 36
Caring Neighborhood	p. 39
Caring School Climate	p. 43
Parent Involvement in Schooling	p. 46
Tips for Teens: Build Your Own Assets	p. 49
Empowerment	p. 55
Community Values Youth	p. 56
Youth as Resources	p. 59
Service to Others	p. 62
Safety	p. 65
Tips for Teens: Build Your Own Assets	p. 68
Boundaries and Expectations	p. 73
Family Boundaries	p. 74
School Boundaries	p. 77
Neighborhood Boundaries	p. 80
Adult Role Models	p. 83
Positive Peer Influence	p. 86
High Expectations	p. 89
Tips for Teens: Build Your Own Assets	p. 92
Constructive Use of Time	p. 97
Creative Activities	p. 98
Youth Programs	p. 101
Religious Community	p. 104
Time at Home	p. 107
Tips for Teens: Build Your Own Assets	p. 110
Building Internal Assets	p. 115
Commitment to Learning	p. 117
Achievement Motivation	p. 118
School Engagement	p. 121
Homework	p. 125
Bonding to School	p. 128
Reading for Pleasure	p. 131
Tips for Teens: Build Your Own Assets	p. 135
Positive Values	p. 141
Caring	p. 142
Equality and Social Justice	p. 146
Integrity	p. 149
Honesty	p. 152
Responsibility	p. 156
Restraint	p. 159
Tips for Teens: Build Your Own Assets	p. 163
Social Competencies	p. 169
Planning and Decision Making	p. 170
Interpersonal Competence	p. 174
Cultural Competence	p. 178
Resistance Skills	p. 182
Peaceful Conflict Resolution	p. 185
Tips for Teens: Build Your Own Assets	p. 188
Positive Identity	p. 195
Personal Power	p. 196
Self-Esteem	p. 199
Sense of Purpose	p. 202
Positive View of Personal Future	p. 205
Tips for Teens: Build Your Own Assets	p. 208
Roadblocks to Asset Building and How to Overcome Them	p. 212
Moving Toward an Asset Mindset	p. 215
Resources for Asset Building	p. 224
Index	p. 235
About the Authors	p. 243
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