From 1900 to 1964 discipline, motivation, achievement and comprehension among our kids increased every year. But 1964 was a sort of tipping point and since then crime, pregnancy, drug use and suicide all have increased together with divorce rates.

The antidote to this, needed to be an effective adult are, 3 perceptions and 4 skills according to the program ‘Developing Capable Young People’ (DCYP). The perceptions are:

• I am capable
• I contribute in a meaningful and significant way
• I have power or influence over my own life

The skills are

• Understanding your own feelings
• Communication skills - to interact/negotiate with others
• Ability to adapt and be functional in systems
• Judgment                                                                                                                                                         

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