4-H members learn, make, and do things that they can find meaningful. Members can make friends, belong to a group, and learn how to give and receive acceptance and affection. They can earn recognition and awards as well as develop and practice important life skills, such as: developing an inquiring mind and a desire to learn, how to make decisions and solve problems, how to better relate to and work with other people, and to develop a concern for their community and the people in it. 4-H helps to build self-confidence in youth and accept responsibility.