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.