It's the hard work that fosters responsibility in teen programs
Saturday, February 7, 2009 - 07:35
in Psychology & Sociology
Millions of American teenagers participate in Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, 4-H, and other programs designed to develop responsibility in young people. A new study suggests that it's not the fun and games of these programs, but the tough tasks - those that ask young people to make sacrifices and do difficult things for the good of the group - that are most likely to foster responsibility and self-discipline...