1. Lecture 1a
Youth Leadership
(scope and importance)

3. Is Youth leadership important in today’s time ????

4. In today’s fast-paced world, there is so much
going on that takes up children’s attention.
From social media to video games to social lives,
kids today face constant stimulation, and their
focus is often taken up by their screens and
devices.
Why youth leadership is so important?

5. o There are also many excellent school- and community-
sponsored programs that children can join to learn useful life
lessons.
o kids are encouraged to learn skills such as accountability and
teamwork by participating in sports, hobbies, and
mentorship programs.
o The organisation encourages young people to reach their full
potential.
o kids engage in character-building activities and become
active in their local communities.
Why youth leadership is so important?

6. Here are five reasons that young people shouldbe involvedin
leadershipactivities
 It teaches responsibility
Between school, friendships, and their home lives, children
face many pressures as they grow up. You want your child to
learn the tools to deal with these challenges gracefully.
Getting involved in a youth leadership program empowers
kids to learn the responsibilities that life hands them.

7. Especially during
school holiday breaks,
young people can end
up with a lot of free
time. Being involved in
youth leadership
programs is a healthy
way to spend this
time, rather than
watching TV, playing
video games, or
exhibiting risky
behaviours.
 They participate in healthy
hobbies and activities

8. Teaching your child, the value of teamwork is another
essential task as a parent. One of the best ways to
impart this lesson is by getting them involved in team
activities early on in their lives and offering them the
experience to achieve goals as part of a group.
 They learn teamwork

9. Everyone knows that exercise is
beneficial, especially for
growing children. Not only does
it build stronger bones and
lower their risk of obesity, but it
also elevates their mood and
puts them in a happier mindset
 It benefits mental and physical health

10. For older kids who are looking
for jobs or preparing for
university, leadership programs
can be added to CVs. They
show potential employers or
schools that your child has the
strong skills associated with
leading others, including
accountability, dedication, and
a team mindset. As a result,
developing these valuable
leadership skills as a young
person can have long-lasting
impacts on the rest of their life.
 It can be added to their CV and
university applications

11. Which of the following is false in relation to youth
leadership?
A. Increased self esteem
B. Increased psychosocial problems
C. Increased self esteem
D. Increased job responsibility

12. Importance of YouthLeadership
Increased self esteem, popularity, and sense of
personal control
Increased development of leadership,
communication, and decision-making skills
Increased dependability and job responsibility
Increased communication in the family
Decreased psychosocial problems (i.e., loneliness,
shyness)

13.  Increased academic achievement
 Increased motivation to succeed
 Increased positive health decisions
 Increased social skills
 Decreased involvement in risky behaviors (I.e.,
tobacco, alcohol and drug use)
Importance of YouthLeadership

14.  Activities that are challenging, interesting and
related to everyday life
 Opportunities to participate in decision-making
relating to things youth care about
 Relationships with emotionally supportive adults
 Academic-focused programs with recreational
activities
Effective ProgramComponents of YouthLeadership

15. Effective ProgramComponents of YouthLeadership
 Opportunities for skill-building
 Integration of family, school and community
efforts
 Physical and psychological safety
 Opportunities to belong
 Positive social norms

16. What type of behaviour is a leader exhibiting when
he trusts his subordinates and treats them with
respect?
A) Work oriented
B) Supportive behaviour
C) Directive behaviour
D) Task-oriented behaviour

17. According to research, when female managers are
compared to male managers,
A) female managers engage in more
consideration behaviours.
B) female managers engage in less
initiating structure behaviours.
C) female managers sometimes have
better interpersonal skills.
D) male managers are consistently more
effective.