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FEW ] reasons <br /> ASSET BUILDING IS GOOD <br /> for Everyone <br /> <br />Having more assets can help~en"a~tr~enagers. · · <br />· Cope and adapt when difficult things happen; <br />· Choose not to get involved in many different high-risk behaviors, such as <br /> alcohol and other drug use, violence, and premature sexual activity; <br />· Develop the attitudes, skills, and abilities they need to be good friends, family <br /> members, citizens, workers, leaders, and contributors to society. <br /> <br />A focus on building assets <br />· Set priorities for how they spend their time together; <br />· Focus on building strengths before problems arise; <br />· Remember to pay attention to many different areas of a child's growth. <br /> <br />Whe ~ges get involved in asset building, they... <br />· Develop new and lasting friendships with young people; <br />· Do something positive to address their interests and concerns about their community; <br />· Leave a positive mark on the lives of kids and in their community. <br /> <br /> Getting involved in asset building'helps ii?a~a ~hi~r <br />~°~i~it¢o n s because.. · It supports employees in both their parenting and their community involvement; <br /> · Young people with more assets will be better prepared for the workplace; <br /> · It's one way a business or organization can show its commitment to the community. <br /> <br />Asset building helps~:,,o,~mUhTt~,~soC!~ecause.. · <br />· Building strengths in children, youth, and families makes the community stronger, too; <br />· A community committed to supporting young people can attract new residents who <br /> are looking for a good place to raise children; <br />· The positive focus of asset building "rubs off" on all parts of community life, making <br /> everyone feel more positive and connected. <br /> <br /> <br />