Family clothing needs-How do you think family

clothing needs have changed over the years?

-Society is ever changing

What influences the clothing choices that families make?

-Location -activities -Culture -time spent -Multiple roles -stage of life -Family values

Family life cycle

• Beginning years-couple

• Parenting stage-add children to family

• Launching stage-children leave home

• Retirement stage-couple by themselves

Clothing changes as you age:

• -Single people and couples with no children*Fewer family obligations so the ability to spend more money on clothing

• -Families with children*Clothing need of both children and adults must be balanced*Young children grow so quickly clothes must be replaced*Clothing for special activities and sports*Teen clothing is expensive

-Empty nest families*Family typically has more

money for other expenses-Retirement

*Couple can refocus on their own needs

*Casual clothing may replace business clothes

*Buy fewer garments due to fixed income

Family Values-Adults in a family tale the lead in establishing basic values, which provide a guide-Care of clothing depends on values-Price-Savings (hand me downs) pros and cons

Clothing Management

What is involved in managing clothes?

-Budgets -buying

-Laundering -dry cleaners

-Storing -ironing

-Repairing -sewing

Management is difficult when the family members have multiple

roles.-Management Process-

• Planning

• Organizing

• Implementing

• Evaluating

Setting Clothing Priorities

*Ranking importance of an item or option

*Identify resources-anything used to reach a goal or manage life

-Talent -time -money

How can resources help when prioritizing clothing needs?

-Budgeting for clothes-spending plan or schedule for spending

• Sharing responsibilities

-Can you list the roles and responsibilities of each person in your family?

Delegating and Scheduling-Sharing family responsibilities-Delegate assigns responsibilities to another-Rotate responsibilities

The approach each family takes to clothing management differs according to their standards.

Settling Disagreements-Compromise-each person

gives up something in order to get something in return.

*Create a list of roles each family member has to do.

Draw a chart or graph to illustrate your personal expenses follow page 56.