Give youth responsibility and leadership for service projects so they learn they can make a difference. Always take time to debrief service projects to help youth understand issues and make connections. Empathy Youth care about other people's feelings. Stress cooperation over competition. Take time to listen to youth express their own feelings.
Youth believe it is important to abstain from sex.
Have clear expectations of how boys and girls relate in all activities. Create a climate and mood in which abstinence is valued and affirmed by youth. Social Competencies Assertiveness skills Youth are assertive in standing up for what they believe. Give opportunities for youth to act on their values and beliefs. Have a clear principle that people are not to be devalued because of what they believe.