Thriving is a new way to define and understand the dynamics of healthy development. The term “thriving” is used to complement the litany of negative outcomes, such as “avoiding alcohol and other drug abuse” and “avoiding teen pregnancy,” that have dominated federal, state, and foundation approaches to documenting the health of U.S. teenagers for decades.
As the conversation around thriving matures, it is expected that youth will begin to hear a new vocabulary about why they matter and why their healthy development is crucial for growing the health and vibrancy of the society in which they live.
For more information, see What Kids Need: Thriving and Sparks.
