Family Resources in Home Economics
What are family resources?
Resources are things that people and their families require in order to meet their needs. Utilizing resources properly aids families in achieving their objectives.
Types Of Family Resources
Resources come in a variety of forms. Three categories of resources are listed below:
- Human Resources.
- Material Or Non-human Resources.
- Community Resources
SEE ALSO: Family needs and resources (Extended)
Human Resources
Human resources are the personal traits that people have. Human resources are components of a person; they are present within that person and are only usable by that person.
Energy, time, and skill sets, such as those needed for crafting, cooking, solving problems, and using a computer etc.
Knowledge, such as the ability to bake a cake.
Talent, such as the ability to sing, dance, draw, or play games.
Equipment Resources
Money, assets, and equipment are examples of material or non-human resources. They facilitate family tasks. Family members have ownership rights over these resources and are free to use them any way they see fit. Examples include buildings, automobiles, publications, tools, fridges, freezers and electricity.
Happiness and fulfillment are provided by possessions that are material. Life is easier when material resources are used properly.
Community Resources
Markets, parking lots, schools, hospitals, churches, leisure centers, police stations, courts, counseling services, and other organizations are examples of community resources.
The community’s provision of all these resources enhances how effectively families and individuals employ both human and material resources, which helps them solve issues and live happy lives.
