SUGGESTIONS FOR BUILDING ASSETS

Asset # 14- Adult Role Models

(Parents and other adults set good examples for young people)

To Build Asset # 14 Parents and Extended Family Can . . .

* Model responsible behavior. Discuss your own action sometimes: how and why you behave as you do.

* Look for ways your child can be around people you know are good role models.

* Be honest about your shortcomings. Set goals for overcoming those things that make you less than a good role model for your children.

* Talk with your children about the role models seen in TV and movies. Discuss how these role models match or conflict with your family's values and behavior standards.

* If a single mom, try to have male friends who are positive role models spend some time with your children, especially your sons.

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27% of youth surveyed by Search Institute have this asset in their lives.*

*Based on Search Institute surveys of almost 100,000 6th to 12th grade youth throughout the United States

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Kids will do as adults do, regardless of what adults say. No one has ever molded a child's life through mere words and commands. However, words backed up by personal actions can impact a child forever.            anonymous