By addressing the circumstances that can produce toxic stress – always asking, “How can we best protect our children?” – local, national, and global leaders would improve not only the life prospects of their youngest citizens, but also outcomes for their societies. A wide range of policies and practices that support positive relationships and quality learning experiences – at home, in early care and education programs, and through targeted interventions – can have a positive impact if based on solid evidence and matched to the specific needs they are expected to address.
在有关形成有害压力的外部环境问题上，我们不禁要问：“我们怎样更好地保护孩子呢？”——地区，国家以及世界的领袖们不仅要给青年们带来美好的个人生活，也要给他们带来美好的社会前景。他们推出一系列有利于他们的政策和措施，帮助儿童建立起积极的人际关系和高质量的学习经历——通过有目的的引导，使得他们在家庭，早期培养和教育项目中得以受益，给以他们应有的关注。