All kids are our kids
Subtitle: what communities must do to raise caring and responsible children and adolescents
By: Peter L. Benson
Edition: 2nd ed., Completely updated and rev
Series: The Jossey-Bass education series
Publisher: Jossey-Bass
Published: 2006
Place of publication: San Francisco
Language: eng
Number of pages: 429
Subjects: Child rearing -- United States; Child development -- United States; Adolescent psychology -- United States; Community life -- United States
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 377-412) and index
Table of contents: title: Looking through a new lens; title: Part One: Bringing out the best in all kids; title: Naming the positive : the concept of developmental assets; title: Developmental assets : the more, the better-for all kids; title: Directing energy to asset building : critical culture shifts; title: Part Two: What we all can do; title: Creating asset-building communities : principles, strategies, and impact; title: Energizing, supporting, and sustaining community change; title: Mobilize young people: tapping their power to build assets themselves; title: Engage adults : unleashing the power of intergenerational relationships; title: Activate sectors : integrating asset building into community institutions; title: Invigorate programs : creating asset-rich experiences for young people; title: Influence civic decisions : seeking common ground on behalf of all kids; title: Postscript: Choosing a new path