Basic and social needs of a family

1. Basic and Social
Needs of a Family

2. What are the basic needs?
•The human basic needs are food,
clothing, shelter, and education

3. What is need?
•Need is something basic and
necessary in order to live

4. What is want?
•Want is something you
would like to have.

5. Is it important to recognize wants and needs?
•Yes, it is very important for an
individual or family to recognize
wants and needs to know what to
prioritize in life.

6. Are there wants that become needs?
•Yes, there are wants that become
needs depending on the family status
or family situation especially today.

7. What are the social needs?
•Social needs are the things that are
formed by the family as members of
the society through interaction with
other people.

8. What is social obligation?
Social obligation is an informal need to
do something based on fulfilling a duty
to satisfy the family, community, and
society’s needs and expectations.

9. Events or activities where social needs are met
1.) Family celebrations or activities
- several occasions when the family celebrates by
having a party or a get-together and entertaining
friends and relatives.
- this is the time to keep in touch and strengthen
family ties.

10. 2.) School Affairs
- consist of events such as PTA meetings, graduation or
commencement exercises, celebration of important
events through programs or fundraising.
- it is a sign of cooperation and concern to the well-
being of their children.
Events or activities where social needs are met

11. 3.) Health Care
- is concerned with safeguarding health through the
observance of people’s health habits.
4.) Home Improvements
- home will need repairs and additional construction to
meet the needs and wants of a growing family.
Events or activities where social needs are met