The family with definite goals and objectives in mind will more likely direct its resources toward achieving them. Family members will make better choices as to how to use their time, money, skills, and knowledge. A Continual Process Family goals change with time, and new situations create changes during the family life cycle or during an emergency. For example, a family may change its goal of home ownership to the goal of education as the children grow older. A crisis such as the illness of the breadwinner may force a reappraisal of the financial goals of the family.
Goal setting is a continual process.
Throughout life each family is constantly weighing values and changing attitudes. In every family there are the personal goals of each family member and the goals of the group. Both individual and family goals are important and must be considered in using resources to gain the greatest satisfaction. Resources are the tools that individuals and families have or can create that will help them reach their goals. Food Library Home furnishings Schools Vehicles Health Department Clothing Parks and recreation Electronics Cooperative Extension Families need to recognize and manage their resources wisely to meet their needs and wants and to accomplish their goals.