Our Beliefs Our Grantmaking Our Initiatives About Us Apply Now! My Account What is Economic Freedom? Child Development Focus Child Development Resources Our Beliefs Economic Freedom Child Development Resources OUR BELIEFS ECONOMIC FREEDOM What is economic freedom, anyway? Our definitions: Producing more than you consume. The ability to earn, build, use and share wealth in the manner an individual chooses. THE ULTIMATE FREEDOM TO MAKE CHOICES ABOUT ONE’S OWN LIFE! FOR PARENTS New! Golden: Celebrating ages 13 and beyond Owner’s Manual: Designed to help you operate your child during the first five years. Sturdy Stems: Let’s cultivate the development of young people age 6 to 12. Links to other sources for parents: American Academy of Pediatrics before5 Child Development Institute Talaris Institute/Parenting Counts FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS AND PARENTS WHO WANT MORE 7 Simple Ideas: Tips to make your classroom bloom! How do the brains of very young children develop? Experiences Build Brain Architecture Serve & Return Interaction Shapes Brain Circuitry Toxic Stress Derails Healthy Development FOR THE PARENTS OF TEENAGERS OR ANYBODY WHO WORKS WITH ADOLESCENTS Tim Elmore – Growing Leaders Growing Leaders Manifesto FOR COMMUNITY LEADERS Spiritual Development Center Insights and practical guidance for parents to understand and nurture spiritual development, birth to age 17. The Search Institute Provides information on promoting healthy children, youth, and communities through the 40 Developmental Assets. © Copyright - The Dekko Foundation

Our Beliefs Our Grantmaking Our Initiatives About Us Apply Now! My Account What is Economic Freedom? Early Childhood Development Middle Childhood Development Adolescent Development Community Development Great things happen Child Development Focus Child Development Resources Our Beliefs Economic Freedom Adolescent Development ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT AGES 13-18 We believe that adolescent development builds on a child’s experiences in middle childhood. We believe further that each adolescent develops in their own way, and on a timetable that reflects their unique needs. Youth development research tells us that young people of this age: Exhibit an extreme push for independence. Are less interested in formal learning. Become interested in society and their role. Are capable of advanced reasoning and logical thought processes. Begin to carefully think through issues of social justice. Start to ponder their purpose in life. Need support and understanding from caring adults as they discover their place in society. Need positive adult role models. Need opportunities for meaningful participation at home, school and within the community. In this area of focus we want to fund projects that result in opportunities for young people ages thirteen to eighteen to develop socially, emotionally, physically, intellectually, and spiritually. Want to know even more? Read how adults can help teens thrive! We want to help more grads know their next step! Click to learn more | Download PDF © Copyright - The Dekko Foundation