1st term WEEK 6: FAMILY NEEDS

                     TOPIC:  FAMILY NEEDS

Family needs are those essential things that a family (or the individual) cannot do without. They are very important to the physical, emotional and social well-being of the family.

                         WANTS

A want is a wish or desire for some thing which is not necessarily required for the health or well-being of the individual or family. Examples extra clothes, different types of cars for family use.

      The Different Between Family Needs and Wants

Family needs are basic and essential for the well-being and survival of the family.

But family wants are desire or cravings that the family can do without.

                   Type of family needs

1. Primary or Basic needs

2. Secondary needs

Primary Or Basic Needs - These are things required by all families for survival. They are so important that no family can do without them.

a. Food: The family members required food of different kind for survival.

b. Housing: Adequate shelter is required for its protection and comfort.

c. Clothing: Family members need good clothes to cover their nakedness and protected from harsh weather, insects bites, bruises and cuts.

d. Health care: it is important that the family should provide the health care needs of its members

e. Education: Adequate education is required by family members in other to be enlightened and progress.

2. SECONDARY NEEDS- These are often referred to as wants. They are things which a family desires or wishes to have, even though they can do without them.

       Secondary needs include, transportation, extra clothing, pocket money, entertainment etc.

EVALUATION

1. What is family needs?

2. What is the difference between family needs and wants?

3. What are the basic needs?

4. List type of needs.