Housing the family - JSS1 Home Economics Past Questions and Answers - page 1

A house can be defined as a building in which members of the family or individuals live together.

1. Mud houses: Usually built with red mud and roofed with thatched or corrugated iron sheets. These types are mostly seen in rural areas.

2. Wooden houses: They are built with bamboo sticks or wood and have thatched or corrugated roofs. They are mostly found in rural and fishing community i.e riverine area.

3. Modern houses: These are built with cement blocks, bricks or stones. Their roofs could either be corrugated iron sheet, zinc, or asbestos roofing. Modern houses can be story buildings, bungalow or modern skyscraper. They are found in towns and big cities.

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

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.

A family house is a building intended for the housing of several persons who usually form a family. It can be different in size.