What Kids Need to Succeed: Proven, Practical Ways to Raise Good Kids

by Peter L.; Galbraith Benson, Pamela Espeland, Judy Galbraith

With over 220,000 copies in print, the original What Kids Need to Succeed is a proven best-seller. Communities across the nation have embraced its quick-read, common-sense suggestions for helping kids lead healthy, productive, positive lives and stay out of trouble. The first edition identified 30 Developmental AssetsTM essential to promoting success and preventing at-risk behaviors. This revised, expanded, updated edition, based on findings from a recent nationwide survey conducted by Search Institute, includes the latest information on asset-building and expands the original 30 assets to 40. It describes new assets including caring neighborhoods, community service, integrity, cultural competence, and peaceful conflict resolution, then gives specific suggestions for building all 40 assets at home, at school, in the neighborhood, and in the faith community. With over 700 ideas to try, What Kids Need to Succeed makes anyone an asset-builder and a positive force in young people's lives.

Genres: Parenting, Nonfiction

176 pages, Paperback

First published December 31, 1994

Reviews

[Nicole · Rating 3 out of 5]

2.5 round up to 3. Picked this up on a whim at the library. Quite unfortunate that faith and a “faith community” is so heavily portrayed in this book — as if a non-religious family could never have successful children. On that note, it’s no surprise there’s an emphasis on abstinence and failed programs like D.A.R.E. Does not appear to bring in the most recent evidence. There are some good tips, largely aimed at teenagers, though I imagine I could find a better book if I was looking for that age range. I did not find tops for younger children, though the title would suggest otherwise.

TLDR: treat your kids with respect, be involved with your kids, live in a caring neighborhood where you know your neighbors and your neighbors are invested in the success of your children and you’ll be alright.

[Isaac · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great statistics and suggestions.

Really tedious format. Consider this more of a go-to resource rather than a book explaining the steps.

[Jesse Hamilton · Rating 3 out of 5]

Easy to read and good advice. It was a bit too simple for me, hence the 3 stars

[Piper Riddle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Easy read... great advice for parents, educators, and communities.

[Liff · Rating 3 out of 5]

There was some great information in this book. However, the format was not the easiest to read.

[Amber]

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