Basic Social Skills for Youth: Helping Youth Build Better Relationships

Developed and tested for over 20 years at Boys Town, this guide shows the steps to each of eight basic social skills, as well as the reason for each step. If you’ve ever faced new or even familiar situations, you know it’s important to behave appropriately. Learning the simple steps to these eight basic skills will give you some positive ways of acting in social situations. Learn these skills and when to use them, and you’ll have gained the knowledge on how to be successful at home, in school, with your friends, and on the job. Practice these skills and see how much better you get along with others.