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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.
Launching
Marriage
ParentsMiddle 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.