Myself as a Home Maker – JSS2 Home Economics Lesson Note (First Term)

A homemaker is a person, man or woman, who is responsible for the proper management of the home. Homemakers organise and perform the duties of the family household, such as child care, cooking and cleaning. The job comes with no salary, benefits or vacation time, yet it is one of the most valuable jobs in many families.

A homemaker can be a man or a woman, but in many homes the homemaker is a woman.

Behavioural objectives

By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

• define a homemaker;
• state the responsibilities of a homemaker;
• list the qualities of a homemaker.

What are the responsibilities of a homemaker?

1. He/she is responsible for taking proper care of the home.
2. He/she is responsible for taking care of the children.
3. He/she is responsible for cleaning the house.
4. He/she cooks for the family.
5. He/she serves as a role model to the children.
6. He/she teaches the children good morals.
7. He/she makes sure the children are well-behaved.
8. He/she is responsible for the general welfare of the family.

What qualities should a homemaker have?

1. He/she must be hard-working.
2. He/she must be patient.
3. He/she must be tolerant.
4. He/she must be kind.
5. He/she must be caring.
6. He/she must be loving.
7. He/she must be submissive.

Evaluation

1. Who is a homemaker?
2. Mention five functions of a homemaker.

Assignment

List five qualities of a homemaker.