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Signs
of Success
Many Bigs frequently
ask, "How do I know the relationship is benefiting my Little?"
It may be years before a former Little looks back and says, "Do you
know who made a difference in my life? My Big… when I was in second
grade."
Below are some signs
of success that Bigs may notice in Littles as a result of their friendship.
Teachers and parents notice these things too.
Remember the key…
PATIENCE! Every relationship is different.
- Improved eye contact.
- Improved attendance.
- Raising a hand
more often in class.
- Increased communication.
- Taking more risks
in class and with friends.
- Smiling.
- Improved interactions
with peers and family.
- Increased consideration
of others.
- Decreased hostility.
- Increased enthusiasm.
- Improved academic
performance.
- Happier at school.
- Fewer detentions.
- Fewer trips to
the principal's office.
- Paying more attention.
- Opening up to his/her
Big.
Local
Impact of Big Brothers Big Sisters:
From Program Outcome
Evaluations, Community-based matches, 2003:
- 91% of mentors,
parents and teachers reported that their community-based matched child
improved self-confidence.
- 65% reported the
child improved in decision-making ability.
- 70% reported improvement
in child's sense of the future.
- 45% reported improvement
in ability to resist substances and delinquency.
- 78% reported improvement
in the child's relationships with other adults.
Other
resources for Bigs:
Youth
Services
32 Walnut Street
PO Box 6008
Brattleboro, VT 05302
Phone: (802) 257-0361
Fax: (802) 257-2171
Email: info@youthservicesinc.org
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