NCJ Number
856
Journal
CHILDREN Dated: (MARCH/APRIL 1970)
Date Published
1970
Length
4 pages
Annotation
THE USE OF YOUNG PEOPLE AS CONSULTANTS TO ADULTS IN THE EXPLORATION OF FACTS AND ISSUES CONFRONTING BOTH IS MUTUALLY BENEFICIAL.
Abstract
CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE ARE FREQUENTLY AMBIVALENT ABOUT SUBMITTING TO THE DIRECTION OF ADULTS. ONE WAY OF DETERMINING WHEN THE TIME IS RIPE FOR ADULT INTERVENTION IS TO ENCOURAGE EXPRESSIONS OF NEEDS BY THE YOUNG AND THEIR PARTICIPATION, AS FAR AS THEY ARE ABLE, IN THE DECISION-MAKING PROCESS.