Project Description
It turns out that children who show the ability to delay gratification are more likely to have successful outcomes as young adults, including more years of schooling, better coping skills to manage stress, and higher self-esteem. This tip sheet explores what self-regulation is, what factors influence its development in children, and how programs can use self-regulation concepts to help their youth make responsible decisions.
Topics
Healthy Life Skills, Abstinence, Healthy Relationships, Teen Pregnancy Prevention, Adolescent Development, Sexual Risk Avoidance
Recommended For
- Community-based organizations
- Facilitators
- Health educators
- Program administrators
- Program directors
- Youth peer influencers
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