Mentor Tip: Positive Values
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Subject: Mentoring tips on positive values
Young people need to develop values that guide their choices. Developmental assets in this category identified by the Search Institute include the following.
| Internal Asset | Evidence |
| Caring | Young person places high value on helping other people. |
| Equality and social justice | Young person places high value on promoting equality and reducing hunger and poverty. |
| Integrity | Young person acts on convictions and stands up for his or her beliefs. |
| Honesty | Young person "tells the truth, even when it is not easy." |
| Responsibility | Young person accepts and takes personal responsibility. |
Think about ways you can encourage young people to develop positive values.
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