Unit 1: Resource Choices

Why are we learning this? So that you know

what options are out there when you need help.

So that when you start to live independently as an adult you can make the correct choices for your lifestyle.

What do I mean by “Resources”?

Resources- are things that you can access in order to fulfill your wants or needs.

 For Example knowledge,

equipment, money, material assets, time, community organizing

Financial savings, wages,

investments or money earned in exchange for work done.

Personal

Personal Resources things that affect/ help you

make your choices every day. People

family, friends, siblings, teachers

Services Library and schools

Goods sports equipment, furniture,

computer, money Facilities

Rec center, police station, and laundry

Personal Resources If these resources are available to you,

you must access them in order to benefit from them.

Needs

are things necessary for survival Food Clothing Shelter

Wants  things that

enhance one’s enjoyment but are not crucial for survival.

Values the beliefs that a

person feels are important; you’re guiding principles. Do not have sex

before marriage

Goals ends or objectives that one plans or works

towards. To complete high school 

One of the best resources is yourself.  Your:

Talents Abilities Interests

During the course of your life time you will grow and change.

 

   

Launching

Marriage

ParentsMiddle Age

Retirement

Family Life Cycle This is not true of every family as people may chose not to get married or have children or relationships end and a new blended step-family appears/

Personal resources often change- with the various stages of your life.