Benson, Peter L

Presents the author's plan for better child rearing, calling for increased community participation in forty key areas of child development in order to help curb destructive behavior and promote good character, and includes samples of how the strategies worked.

Presents hundreds of practical ideas for parents, schools, communities, and congregations on how to equip young people with the positive assests they need to succeed.

Provides parents with advice on helping their teenager uncover his or her talent, skill, or interest and discusses the benefits of doing so.

Presents the author's plan for better child rearing, calling for increased community participation in forty key areas of child development in order to help curb destructive behavior and promote good character.

Describes forty "developmental assets" that teenagers need to succeed in life, such as family support, positive peer influences, and religious community, and suggests ways to acquire these assets.