Give them jobs and make them an important part of the program. Guidelines for Leaders As leader of a citizenship club, you have the opportunity to assist in the development of young people. They will look to you as the expert and for the evaluation of their progress. You must know when to take primary responsibility for their learning, when to stay in the shadows and allow learning to progress on its own, and when to intervene so that unstructured learning proceeds at its most effective rate. Keep in mind that there is a wide range in the economic and personal background of youngsters in the 4-H program.
Some youth have interested and informed parents.
Others may have parents who demonstrate little concern for their child's development or success. Boys and girls who have difficulty getting to meetings and participating in project work will need encouragement from their leader. Try to be sensitive to their problems and assist as best you can. Know the expectations of various age levels. Using the same standards for young children and more mature youth is quite unfair.