DO's
Treat youth with the same respect that you wish to be treated with
Be open to Communication
Realize that each youth is a unique individual
Work with youth to create reasonable boundaries
Be flexible and open to new ideas and different ways of doing things
Ask youth about their goals and aspirations
Take interest in what they are doing
Support their ideas
Share your personal experience and wisdom
Be a role model
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DON'Ts
Talk down to youth just because they are younger
Act on the stereotypes that are out there about youth
Assume that young people don't want to be involved or that they can't offer substantial alternatives/ solutions/ ideas
Ask young people to be someone they are not
Be overbearing
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