Work with other youth organizations that have existing curricula. Infuse all curricula with decisionmaking models-this skill will be used repeatedly during progressive career steps and changes in life. Promote equity and risk for young men and women. Insist that leaders understand the negative consequences of differential treatment and persistent sex-role stereotyping in organizational activities. Model egalitarian participation.
Every child needs to practice making decisions and setting goals in personal and group activities.
Summary Young women and young men must be better informed about what the future holds. The model for the future is that the lives of women and men will be similar. Both will be workers for a majority of their adult lives. Both will be parents. Armed with realistic expectations, high aspirations, and sturdy support systems, youth can be prepared to move into strong partnership, parenting, employment, and community leadership roles.