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· IN THE COMMUNITY All segments of the community can recognize current efforts toward building a set of community values and/or norms on the part of the 2001 Committee, Inc. Local service organizations can promote positive community values through public information programs in the local media, at local sporting and community events, in schools etc. ASSET 9: Parental Discipline Parents set rules for kids with fair and reasonable consequences. They enforce the consequences when rules are broken. 73% of youth have this asset in their lives Ideas for building this asset: · AT HOME Parents can discuss rules and consequences, and come to agreement. Children can be treated with respect and taken seriously in discussing rules and consequences. · AT SCHOOL Schools can maintain and enforce clearly established rules and consequences; with fair and consistent discipline. When a student has a behavior problem, parents can be informed early on, and included in discussions regarding discipline. · IN THE COMMUNITY Business and civic groups can work together to determine youth trouble spots in the community and begin an effort to provide positive alternatives for youth activities. Churches can help educate parents on ways to set and enforce appropriate standards. ASSET 10: Parental Monitoring Parents monitor their kids' whereabouts. When kids go out, parents check on where they are going, who they will be with, what they will be doing, and how long they will be gone. 42% of youth have this asset in their lives Ideas for buildinq this asset: · AT HOME Parents can set an example for their kids by letting them know where they are going and when they will be back. Use a family calendar to note appointments, meetings and events, etc. Parents can make sure that parties and events their kids attend are properly supervised, and they can provide adequate support and supervision when parties are held in their home. · AT SCHOOL Schools can continue to carefully monitor students' attendance and behavior, and communicate student progress to parents. Schools can continue to provide adequate supervision at school as well as on school-sponsored events. · IN THE COMMUNITY All adults can take it upon themselves to give reinforcement for responsible youth behaviors, and to investigate incidents where kids seem to be in inappropriate places. ASSET 11: Time at Home Kids spend time at home at least four nights a week. Parents limit the number of nights children can spend out of the home for fun or recreation. 31% of youth have this asset in their lives Ideas for building this asset: · AT HOME Parents can make sure that they are at home and involved positively with their kids. Parents can be careful to avoid over programming their children and encourage time at home with family. Parents can monitor the time children spend away from home while recognizing that youth spend increasing amounts of time away from home as they get older. They key is a balance of time at home and time spent away from home.