Types of family resources - JSS2 Home economics Lesson Note

 There are three types of family resources, namely;

1. Human resources 
2. Non-human resources 
3. Community resources

1) Human resources: These are resources which exist within an individual. They are personal qualities of an individual and are different from one individual to the other. They include;

• Knowledge
• Skills
• Imagination
• Energy
• Time

2) Material/non-human resources: These are resources which exist outside the family but can be controlled, owned or used by the family. They are things the family use and control to achieve their goals. The two types of material resources are;

• Money: It is used to buy items needed by the family, e.g house, car, clothing, etc. Money is used to measure the value of family goods. It must be spent wisely.
• Possessions: These are the things or items owned by the family, which they can use to attain some goals. Family possessions can be grouped into;

I) Those possessions that last a long time and are not used up readily. They are durable, e.g. furniture, cars, houses, etc.

II) Those possessions that are used up quickly e.g. cloths, food, etc.

3) Community resources: Every community has people, facilities, institutions and organizations. These helps families to improve their skills, solve their problems, enjoy life, etc.