HOMEMAKING EDUCATION IV

 (A Special Course for Senior Boys and Girls)
 Prior to the offering of this course, the title of the course,
the name of the teacher, and the plan for the development of the
course should be filed with the State Department of .Education
for review.
 By the end of the first month of the course, the proposed
problems and experiences should be submitted to the State De-
partment of Education for review.

 OVERVIEW
 Human relationships are of greatest significance in the home
today. Management in today's home requires skill in guiding the
development of human resources, and skill in organizing, di-
recting, and controlling material resources. Effective operation
of the home requires cooperative planning by the members of
the family.
 As family members, older youth today need education which
will enable them to participate effectively in their present home
life, and to develop those attitudes and skills necessary for suc-
cessful participation in their future homes.
 A happy marriage is a creative achievement to which young
adults look forward. It does not just happen. It is based on care-
ful preparation and a wise selection of one's life partner, and
requires faithful and constant effort on the part of each.
 An instructional program planned for youth, both boys and
girls, should provide opportunities for experiences in the many
areas of homemaking. These include family and social rela-
tions, managing a home, modern housing, furnishings and equip-
ment, care and guidance of children, consumer problems, and
home mechanics. The course should be developed cooperatively
by the teacher and the pupils with the counsel and advice of
others interested in such a course. It should be developed in