Location and choice of family house - JSS1 Home Economics Lesson Note

Some factors are responsible for the location and choices of family house. These are;

1. Economic factors: The type of house a family builds or chooses depends on the financial strength of the family. The high income earning family can build big houses while low income earners can only afford smaller ones.

2. Site/location of the house: The family should choose to build or rent a house that is near or easily accessible.

3. Children's school

4. Market or shopping center

5. Place of work

6. The location must also be safe in terms of health and society.

7. Size of the family

8. Family life cycle: The number of people in the family will determine their choice of a house. This include;

i. The beginning family: This is a stage when a young couple needs a small apartment.

ii. The expanding family: This is a stage when the family increases in size, they will need a bigger apartment.

iii. The contracting family: This is a stage when only the couple are left alone so they need a small apartment.

9. Special needs of family members: a persons with attrite or leg problem may need to live in a bungalow and not in storey buildings.

10. Design of the house: The layout or plan of the house must suit the family.

11. Ventilation and lighting: A good house for any category of family should be well lighted and ventilated.

12. Lifestyle of the family: This consideration is based on the interest and activities of the family.