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Ideas for Parents

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Powerful Parenting      

Strength and Support

The Family Foundation

Open Door Communication

Other Adult Relationships

Caring Neighborhoods

Caring School Climate

Parent Involvement in Schooling

Empowerment

Community Values Youth

Youth as Resources

Service to Others

Safety

Boundaries and Expectations

Family Boundaries

School Boundaries

Neighborhood Boundaries

Adult Role Models

Positive Peer Influence

High Expectations

Constructive Use of Time

Creative Activities

Youth Programs

Religious Community

Time at Home

Commitment to Learning

Achievement Motivation

School Engagement

Homework

Bonding to School

Reading for Pleasure

Positive Values

Caring

Equality and Social Justice

Integrity

Honesty

Responsibility

Restraint

Social Competencies

Planning and Decision Making

Interpersonal Competence

Cultural Competence

Resistance Skills

Peaceful Conflict Resolutions

Positive Identity

Personal Power

Self Esteem

Sense of Purpose

Positive View of Personal Future

External Assets

Internal Assets

The Power of Parenting