40 Assets Con't

Hello!

I am going to try to upload the other photos this weekend. I will be on the blog this weekend and Monday and then will be on vacation until Sunday. I am going to Aruba and can't wait. We have been drenched with rain here. Tornado warnings today and they are calling for snow on Sunday. That's right...snow!!! It was 80s today and tomorrow will be 40s.

okay today I will let you know the answers to the assets questions.

Which three developmental assets were present the most with youth?

The highest present in our youth is Positive View of Personal Future which means that 72% of youth are optimistic about their future.

The second and third highest assets are actually tied at 68%. Our youth said they had integrity which means that they feel that they have convictions that they act on and that they stand up for their beliefs. And 68% said that they have family support.

So we can build on those strengths in our youth: a positive view of the future, integrity and family support.

Okay, now which assets are the lowest in our youth?

21% of our youth have creative activities which means that they spend 3 or more hours a week playing music, doing art or a similar activity.

Again we have a tie for the second and third lowest.

22% of youth read for pleasure 3 or more hours a week.

22% of youth believe that community (adults) values youth.

Whoa! Only 22% of our youth feel valued by the community! by adults! That is something we can help change. You are changing that by giving your year to valuing youth.

I also decided to say hello to youth on the street when I heard that only 1 out of 5 adults even makes eye contact with them. That way I am helping youth to feel valued.

Have a great evening!

LA