making education for boys either in separate classes, or in mixed
classes, or in exchange classes.
 Although Homemaking Education I is a comprehensive
 course, including areas of concern and interest both to boys and
 to girls, there are some problems in it that are of greater interest
 to girls than to boys. In general, the objectives and problems
 will be the same for both boys and girls, with the exception of the
 food and clothing areas. For example, different experiences
 for boys should be provided in the area of clothing during the
 time that the girls are working on garment construction. In
 all areas of Homemaking Education I, however, the majority
 of the problems suggested in the course are as applicable to
 boys as to girls; though in some few areas, the problems for
 boys and girls may need to differ or different experiences may
 be required for the same problem.
 Homemaking education teachers should be aware of boys'
problems as well as those of the girls'. High school boys, if
they are shy and if they feel that they are not socially com-
petent may suffer more than is usually realized. Many boys
could receive group or individual help through homemaking
education classes.
 In developing a functional program the homemaking educa-
tion teacher, when she has boys as well as girls in class, should
include some additional experiences which are particularly
applicable to boys.
 The experiences which follow are representative of those
which have proved successful in homemaking education classes
in which boys have been enrolled.


 CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Experiences:
 Study simple toys that may be constructed. Mend, construct
or renovate some toys suitable for younger children in ones
own family or those of friends. Display and evaluate.
 Plan for and provide, if possible, inexpensive large, play
equipment for younger children at school.