The Contribution of Home Economics to the Formation and Upbringing of Healthy Children
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Abstract
This study highlights the impact of household economics on the process of proper childcare and upbringing. The aim of this study was to examine the contribution of home economics to the formation and upbringing of healthy children such as: education, health, psychological stability, and social life. The research is descriptive in nature; the data was collected quantitatively through a questionnaire. The information was gathered from 200 fourth-year students of the Faculty of Education at Nangarhar University, using purposive sampling, from the 10th to the 13rd of December. For statistical analysis, the data were processed using SPSS version 24, employing descriptive and multivariate statistical methods. The findings of the study revealed that home economics significantly affect children’s education and health but showed no noticeable impact on indicators of psychological stability and social life. Families with better economic conditions can provide their children with superior educational opportunities and healthcare, whereas poor economic conditions pose challenges to educational progress, nutrition, and health. Overall, the results support the idea that a family’s economic status is vital for proper childcare and upbringing and suggest that families and governmental organizations should prioritize children’s health, education, and social development.
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