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Insufficient demands or facilities may affect the society, especially the health of
the people. Thus, it deals with analysis of population growth and its consequences
in daily life.

4. Human Sexuality and Reproductive System

The fundamental aspects of human sexual and reproduction process like
sexual behavior, development of human reproductive system and associated
problems come under it. The role of male and female in population change can
also be included in this area. This scope of population education helps to develop
a positive attitude towards reproductive health.

5. Planning for Future

Various aspects of population management like appropriate age of
marriage, first conception, birth spacing, family planning, family welfare, use of
contraceptives, responsibilities of parents, etc. are included in this scope. This
area intends to help student to develop awareness about the sex behavior and
plan their future properly. It also helps to secure happiness and prosperity in the
family.

Family Life Education

Family refers to a social unit of two or more persons related by blood, marriage,
or adoption and having a shared commitment to the mutual relationship. It
consists of father, mother, son, daughter, uncle, aunt, grandfather, grandmother,
cousins, etc. Family is one and the only place where our life begins and love never
ends. Family teaches children about habit, discipline which not only help them
to find a job but also help them to live a perfect life in future. Though we have
lots of friends or office mates, parents are the only one who stay with us in our
hard and difficult times. Our parents are our creator so they can understand our
feelings well. Family make better society. If every family member works hard and
build an optimal family they become a good example of that whole society. Our
family always encourage us in every step of our life. In order to bring happiness
in family Family Life Education develops the knowledge, values and skills which
are necessary for adulthood, marriage and parenthood as well as participation
in community life. Family Life Education is an educational process that helps in
developing physical, social emotional and moral character of people in relation to
the socio culture aspects of the society. The importance of family life education is
given below:

a. It helps the young people to solve family problems.
b. It develops the knowledge about different roles, functions and maintenance
of family.

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