After surveying over 270,000 youth in 600 communities across the United States, the Search Institute has identified forty developmental assets that every child needs. Most kids develop only 16. Every one of us can practice responsibility in help kids develop assets. We are providing this list and brief description to encourage each of us to do what we can to help kids develop these assets in their lives. Young person serves in the community one hour or more per week.
Young person feels safe at home, at school, and in the neighborhood.
Boundaries and Expectations 11. Family has clear rules and consequences, and monitors the young person's whereabouts. Commitment to 21. Young person reports doing at least one hour of homework every school day. Positive Values 26.