About the Book: Teaching of Home Science
Home Science is a unique subject differing from any other subject in the
secondary schools, because it provides opportunities for the pupils to gain
experience which will help them to meet the day to day needs and problems of
home and family living, such as nutrition, spending money wisely, skills in work
care of clothing, promoting family health, sound human relations, and looking
after children. Problems in grooming, choice of friends, living amicably with
others, and use of leisure are encountered daily by high school pupils.
Achieving sound mental health through understanding self and others and
acquiring techniques and skills necessary