According to a new study, youth who learn about good character are more likely to model that character. The Scholastic Media study, “It Starts with Character: Inspiring Kids and Teens to Volunteer,” found that children ages 6 to 17 who were taught character-building skills (such as sharing and being kind to others) were more likely to volunteer if given the opportunity, and volunteer more frequently. “This survey reinforces the importance of ensuring that kids are able to discover their power to make a difference in their communities at an early age,” says Michelle Nunn, CEO of Points of Light. (PR Newswire)

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Paul Asay has written for Time, The Washington Post and Christianity Today. He writes about culture for Plugged In and has published several books, including his newest, Burning Bush 2.0 (Abingdon), available now. He lives in Colorado Springs. Check out his entertainment blog at Patheos.com/Blogs/WatchingGod or follow him on Twitter @AsayPaul.