The Circle of Courage philosophy encourages thoughts about the importance of courage in the lives of children and young people--the courage to face what life offers and the resilience to handle life's challenges. Belonging, mastery, independence, and generosity, the four areas identified by the Circle of Courage, are pathways to help young people develop their strengths. The authors consider how the Circle of Courage principles of belonging, mastery, independence, and generosity impact families.