Focus on families

4-H offers a number of family studies projects for youngsters of all ages. Here's a breakdown of what youth can learn at different levels.

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Lifestyle

June 16, 2020 - 10:00 AM

The family studies project offers youth the opportunity to learn about their growth and development as well as that of others. 

They will learn about children of different ages and appropriate activities that help children grow and develop physically, socially, mentally and emotionally. 

Youngsters also will learn about building family strengths to nurture children.

To learn more about the 4-H family studies project there is 4-H Curriculum that can be purchased. Here is a breakdown of what youth can learn at different levels:

Consumer Skills

Ages 9-10

Determine differences between needs and wants

Develop a savings plan for a specific goal

Practice comparison shopping

Learn to make change

Ages 11-13

Identify personal values

Make a major purchase

Understand peer pressure

Learn to manage a checking account

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