1. Clothing & Families Objectives:
Explain why clothing needs differ among families.
Explain how family values affect clothing decisions.
Describe tolls and techniques that help families with clothing management.
Describe ways families can share clothing responsibilities.

2. Family Clothing Needs Some things never change
Clothing will always be a need for the same reasons
Family needs however differ depending on lifestyles and places in which they live
Some family needs are individual
Dancer
Horse back rider
Athlete
Make a list of your personal clothing needs and any current wants you have for specific clothing.

3. Multiple Roles
Teen, sister, daughter, niece, grandchild, student, friend, employee, etc.
Multiple roles require different types of clothing
Uniforms, casual, dressy, athletic, etc.

4. Stages of Life Family life cycle Beginning years Parenting stage
Can spend more money on self for clothing
Parenting stage
Clothing needs are shared with needs of children
Children grow quickly = more needs
Launching stage
Parents have more money for other expenses
Retirement stage
More of a need for casual clothing
Clothing needs change as people move through life cycle

5. Family Values Each family has its own
Spends more money on leisure time activities than clothing vs. Focuses on appearance and brand name clothing
Some may wear hand me downs
Some may shop sales only
Some families more conservative with clothing choices than others
How would you describe your families values in relationship to clothing?

6. Clothing Management A lot is involved…
Shopping
Laundering
Ironing/Dry Cleaning
Altering
Repairing
Storing
Sharing responsibilities makes it easier for a family
Make a list of who does what in your own family in managing clothing.

7. Setting Clothing Priorities
What’s most important at a given time when all needs or wants can’t be met?
Each person has a different point of view
The best interest of the entire family shouldn’t be overlooked
Ex.-A new suit may help a father get a new job so another family member may have to do without their own need/want temporarily.
Families should discuss these kinds of situations

8. Identifying Resources
Time
Shopping for the best buy
Talent
Clothes making, altering
Money
Family members
Hand-me-downs, sharing
Different types of clothing stores
Hunting, athletic, professional, etc.
Different families have different resources

9. Budgeting for Clothes Only one item in a family budget
Clothing expenses add up (especially for large families)
Undergarments, socks, accessories, shoes, and clothes are all considerations to be made
Each family has to determine how much of their budget can be allotted at one time for clothing
Approximately how much money do you or your parent spend on clothes for you per month?

10. Sharing Responsibilities
Clothing takes time and effort to select, clean, store, and repair
Families decide what works best for them based on different roles members play
Delegating is sometimes necessary
Charts can be helpful
Different families = different particulars
Sharing responsibilities makes it easier to manage clothing needs within a family and can strengthen family relationships

11. Review and Activities Recalling the Facts – page 58 - #1-13
Thinking Critically #1-2
Make a weekly schedule for your family that could actually be implemented to make clothing management easier for everyone. List family member names and responsibilities.
Bring one of your favorite outfits or pairs of shoes to class tomorrow that you feel represents your personality!!