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Developmental Assets

40 Developmental Assets that
Teenagers Ages 12-18
Need to Succeed

Support

	1.	Family life provides love and support.
	2.	Family communication is positive and open.
	3.	Teenager receives support from other adults.
	4.	Teenager experiences caring neighbors.
	5.	School provides a caring climate.
	6.	Parent(s) is involved in teenager’s schooling.

Commitment to Learning

	21.	Teenager is motivated to do well in school.
	22.	Teenager is attentive and engaged in learning.
	23.	Teenager does homework every school day.
	24.	Teenager cares about her or his school.
	25.	Teenager reads for pleasure.

Empowerment

	7.	Community values teenagers.
	8.	Teenager have useful roles in community.
	9.	Teenager serves others in community.
	10.	Home, school, and neighborhood are safe.

Positive Values

	26.	Teenager values caring for others.
	27.	Teenager promotes equality and social justice.
	28.	Teenager values integrity.
	29.	Teenager values honesty.
	30.	Teenager values responsibility.
	31.	Teenager values restraint.

Boundaries & Expectations

	11.	Family sets rules and consequences.
	12.	School sets clear rules and consequences.
	13.	Neighbors monitor young peopele’s behavior.
	14.	Adults model responsible behavior.
	15.	Friends model responsible behavior.
	16.	Parents and teachers have high expectations.

Social Competencies

	32.	Teenager has planning and decision-making skills.
	33.	Teenager has empathy, sensitivity, and friendship skills.
	34.	Teenager gets along with people from different cultures.
	35.	Teenager resists negative pressure from others.
	36.	Teenager resolves conflicts peacefully.

Constructive Use of Time

	17.	Teenager participates in creative activities.
	18.	Teenager participates in school or community programs.
	19.	Teenager is involved in activities in a religious community.
	20.	Teenager spends most evenings at home.

Positive Identity

	37.	Teenager has a healthy sense of personal power.
	38.	Teenager has high self-esteem.
	39.	Teenager believes her or his life has a sense of purpose.
	40.	Teenager has a positive view of her or his futures.

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