This pyramid represents essential aspect of an environment which can help to promote positive growth and development for young people in your community.
POSITIVE EXPECATIONS
All people need to sense positive expectation from the people around them every day. Young people in particular are sensitive to the spoken and unspoken expectations of adults in their families.
ACCESS TO A VARIETY OF MEANINGFUL ROLES
Young people need the opportunity to experience many different roles in their families, school and communities. Most importantly, they need access to roles as meaningful contributors to their world, providing necessary services as volunteers, employees and helpers.
SKILLS
We must provide young people witrh essential living, learning and working skills.
INVOLVEMENT IN DECISION MAKING
Most young people are systematically denied access to decision making roles in their communities. This is not only a waste of valuable expertise and energy but also deprives young people of the opportunity to learn decision-making skills.