Elders have the daily care they need as they progress in age. People continue to learn at all ages. Children are engaged in music and art. Communities support the involvement of youth in activities that benefit others and the community at large. Children learn basic morals of human life and are involved in serving others.
People make more decisions based on the welfare of other people and the environment.
People have sources of spiritual growth and renewal. Not all people of working age are able to spend time with their children, other family members, or friends, because of the demands of their work schedules. South region did not fair as well on this indicator as other regions, and Seattle did better than the other three. Three out of four survey respondents who were in a couple reported daily reading to their young children compared to only half who were not in a couple relationship. Approximately two thirds of respondents with children who were using childcare arrangements expressed satisfaction.