Seven important perceptions and skills necessary for a child to grow into an empowered person 1. Perception of personal competence – I can do it 2. Perception of one’s value in important relationships – my contribution is valuable and people really need me 3. -3. Perception of one’s own power and influence in life – I can influence what happens to me 4. Strong interpersonal communication skills: good at working with others and building friendships based on communication, collaboration, negotiation, sharing, empathy and listening 6. Strong overall grasp: to have a sense of responsibility, adaptability, flexibility and integrity to deal with the various constraints of daily life and the consequences of behavior 7.Strong judgment: use wisdom and assess the situation according to appropriate values.