Asset # 1 – Family Support
  (Young people have a family that loves and supports them.)

To Build Asset #1 Parents and Extended Family Can . . .

*Set aside at least one evening per week for family activities. Brainstorm as a family things you might like to do. Then agree on which ones to try. Be open to ideas from all family members, and be willing to share your children’s interests.

* Tell your children that you love them. Tell them often. Show them in many ways.

* Always have compassion when disciplining your children. Explain to children why their behavior was unacceptable. Be caring and firm. Let them know you believe they can do better in the future.

* Spend time with each of your children individually. Try to make this a daily event-ten minutes after school, a half hour in the evening, an hour on Saturday morning. Let them know that your time together is important to you too.

Simple Ways to Help Kids:

* Show interest in your child's life. Ask questions about their day. Listen to them when they share things with you.

* Give children praise and verbal encouragement - "You can do it" and "Great Job!"

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