1. to provide oppurtinities for personal development and preparation for adult life

2. to strengthen the function of the family as a basic unit of society

3. to encourage democracy through cooperative action in the home and community

4. to encourage individual and group involvement in helping achieve global cooperation and harmony

5. to promote greater undertanding between youth and adults

6. to provide oppurtinities for making decisions and for assuming responsibilities

7. to prepare for the multiple roles of men and women in today's society

8. to promote family and consumer sciences and related occupations