The more assets young people have, the less likely they are to engage in many high-risk behaviors. There are many things you do everyday that could make a big difference for children and teenagers. Even if you don t have a lot of time to spare, you can still help kids succeed. Some ideas to help you get started include smile, be nice, read to them, wave and honk when you drive by, praise them, notice them and listen to them. Everyone can build assets.
Kids can be asset builders, too.
I ve been an asset builder for a few months now. When I first got started, I met a little girl on my school bus named Brooke. When I sat in the seat next to her, all it took was a smile to get going. Soon, she was saving me a seat. Because any time Brooke sees me, she runs up to me, gives me a hug, and calls me her friend.