Unlocking Your Child’s Potential: Discover the Keys to Growth
Every parent wants their child to have a strong start in life. That’s why it’s important to know about the 40 Developmental Assets—they’re like building blocks for kids, helping them grow into healthy, happy adults.
Why are these building blocks so important? They’ve been proven to help kids in several ways:
- Feeling good mentally and physically.
- Doing better in school.
- Having good relationships and social skills.
- Making smart choices and staying away from dangerous risks like drugs and violence.
Understanding the Developmental Assets
Developmental assets are like the tools kids need to do well. They cover all sorts of things that help kids become responsible and happy people. For adults, knowing about these assets makes parenting a more confident and joyful journey.
What do the 40 Assets cover?
The 40 Developmental Assets were figured out by the Search Institute after years of research. They’re divided into eight main areas:
Support
Kids need love and acceptance from people around them.
Empowerment
Kids need to feel important and safe.
Boundaries and Expectations
Kids need clear rules and encouragement to do their best.
Constructive Use of Time
Kids need chances to learn and have fun outside of school.
Commitment to Learning
Kids need to believe in themselves and know that learning is important.
Positive Values
Kids need to have good values to make smart choices.
Social Competencies
Kids need skills to deal with others and handle new things.
Positive Identity
Kids need to feel good about themselves.
Developed by the Search Institute over decades of research, the 40 Developmental Assets are organized into eight key categories of child development:
How Do the 40 Assets Help with Common Parenting Problems?
Raising kids isn’t always easy, but the 40 Developmental Assets can help:
Communication Issues
They help families talk openly and understand each other better.
Peer Pressure
They help kids find good friends who encourage them to do the right thing.
Low Self-Esteem
They build kids’ confidence and help them feel good about themselves.
Academic Struggles
They teach kids to take charge of their learning and give parents ways to support them.
Behavioral Problems
They help kids make better choices and behave well.
Ready to learn more?
At the Georgia Center for Opportunity, we’re here to help every child and family succeed. Whether you’re new to parenting or you’ve been doing it for a while, the 40 Developmental Assets can give you great ideas and tools.
Download our free guide to see all 40 Developmental Assets. When you sign up, we’ll send you the guide and tell you about our workshops for parents. Together, we can make a brighter future for our kids and our community.
Take the first step today—get your free guide to unlocking your child’s potential!
