That takes diplomacy and a sense of fairness. Being an entrepreneur, takes creativity, enthusiasm, a can-do attitude and an eye for opportunity. Some of the most innovative community leaders have begun to rediscover that youth are essential contributors to the well-being of healthy communities. Here are some of their reasons. Youth have an abundance of free time that's simply not available to adults who must work for a living.
Youth are generally more confined to the community, school and home.
As a result, they know more about what really goes on in their neighborhoods, and have a real stake in keeping the neighborhood safe. Youth are often the best link between parents and the community. This is particularly true in families where language is a barrier for parents in communicating with schools and businesses. Youth are often the best link between parents and the community. This is particularly true in families where language is a barrier for parents in communicating with schools and businesses.