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In family and consumer sciences, we have learned many different topics that we need to know about when we have our own family. We also learned about being a consumer, and how to be a better consumer. As teenagers, we can practice some of these topics in our own lives.

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FCCLA: Family, Career and Community Leaders of America is a national Career and Technical Student Organization that provides personal growth, leadership development, and career preparation opportunities for students in Family and Consumer Sciences education.

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Students should set goals for themselves, so that they know exactly what they are trying to achieve. If students don't have goals, how are they going to know what they need to do, to get where they need to be?

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Teamwork is something FACS requires because it teaches how to work with others, even if you may not be comfortable. It shows you real life situations, and how to deal with them.

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Healthy Relationships are important, and needed in a family. Students need to learn this now, so that when they have their own family, it wont be as hard to understand why its important.

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Communication skills are very important because without them, we would not be able to retain the information we do nor, give anybody any which would be unhealthy.

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As a consumer, students should know their rights. When students know their rights as a consumer, they don't have to worry about as many things. Students also learn about how to be a wise consumer.

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There is certain clothing you own that may have a few issues with it. It is easily fixable if you have basic training in sewing, repairs, and alterations.

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Students learn about how food and nutrition are important parts of a family. They need to know about kitchen cleanliness, and healthiness.

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Marriage has some catches to it including certain related laws that allows you to marry your relatives depending on the state you live in. There are also marriage traditions for certain cultures that are a necessity to some.

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It is important for students to learn the functions and everything that may happen to a family. They need to know about family safety, and that they should always know what to do in emergencies. (Safety Plans)

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Students should have a plan with their money, and learn how to stay on a budget. This will help them when they are adults, trying to manage their own money.