This is the process by which the couple become certified as professional Family-Teachers. This process, and the teaching skills that are part of it, were developed at Girls and Boys Town. They need to gain self-control over their lives. They come to Girls and Boys Town with their lives out of control, and they put their lives in our hands. We can teach them how to take control of their lives.
Youth empowerment is the goal of the process.
In addition, each boy and girl is responsible for certain tasks related to family living. These include such things as yard work, upkeep and care of rooms, cooking meals, setting the table, cleaning up after their meals, cleaning house, doing laundry, ironing, shopping and living within a budget. They also are taught proper grooming and hygiene. Each home has a daily family conference, where the children have a voice in deciding house rules and other topics related to their home. The size of the allowance fluctuates with age and other factors.