Unit 1: Resource Choices
Why are we learning this? So that you know what options are out there when you need help. So that when you start to live independently as an adult you can make the correct choices for your lifestyle.
What do I mean by “Resources”? Resources- are things that you can access in order to fulfill your wants or needs. For Example knowledge, equipment, money, material assets, time, community organizing
Financial savings, wages, investments or money earned in exchange for work done. Personal
Personal Resources things that affect/ help you make your choices every day. People family, friends, siblings, teachers Services Library and schools Goods sports equipment, furniture, computer, money Facilities Rec center, police station, and laundry
Personal Resources If these resources are available to you, you must access them in order to benefit from them.
Needs are things necessary for survival Food Clothing Shelter
Wants things that enhance one’s enjoyment but are not crucial for survival.
Values the beliefs that a person feels are important; you’re guiding principles. Do not have sex before marriage
Goals ends or objectives that one plans or works towards. To complete high school One of the best resources is yourself. Your: Talents Abilities Interests During the course of your life time you will grow and change.
LaunchingMarriageParents Middle Age Retirement Family Life Cycle This is not true of every family as people may chose not to get married or have children or relationships end and a new blended step- family appears/ Personal resources often change- with the various stages of your life.