Young person is optimistic about her or his personal future.
Children develop a sense of purpose through observations and internalization.
Parents who view their own futures positively and who aspire to make their children's lives full of opportunity and promise convey hope and optimism to their children. Children who feel loved and accepted are more likely to feel good about themselves and about their futures. Children who are optimistic see setbacks as temporary and changeable, affecting only a particular situation, while children who are more pessimistic tend to see setbacks and failures as permanent, unchangeable, and personal. Incorporate the switch day into this week when each grade level goes up to the next level to spend time. Each grade level will write a letter, postcard, poster for the younger class telling what they can look forward to in the next grade.