Designing a Training Program for Upper Middle-Class Housewives: What Areas Should We Focus On?

Hey all,

I needed a bit of advice from you! I need to design a training program for housewives (upper middle class). Could you please share your thoughts on the training areas and activity-based learning in the program?

Waiting for your response.

Regards, Renu Corporate Trainer Peopletree www.peopletree.co.in

This is how they did it in the '50s. Damned sexist. :(

HOW TO LOOK AFTER YOUR HUSBAND.

(Genuine extract from a 1950 Home Economics Book)

1. Have dinner ready; plan ahead even the night before to have a delicious meal on time. This is a way of letting him know that you have been thinking about his needs. Most men are hungry when they come home, and the prospects of a good warm meal are part of a warm welcome needed.

2. Prepare yourself. Take 15 minutes to rest so you will be refreshed when he arrives. Touch up your makeup, put a ribbon in your hair, and be fresh-looking. He has just been with a lot of work-weary people. Be a little more interesting. His boring day may need a lift.

3. Clear away the clutter, make one last trip through the main part of the house just before your husband arrives, gathering up any school books, toys, etc. Then run the duster over the tables. Your husband will feel he has reached a haven of rest and order, and it will give a lift too.

4. Prepare the children. Take a few minutes to wash the children's hands and faces (if they are small), comb their hair, and, if necessary,

Hi Renu,

Organizing a program on Transactional Analysis will be helpful to homemakers. I find the concept in TA very useful, and exposure to this brings a lot of awareness of the types of interactions. In particular, it changes our view and our way of bringing up children.

Hope this helps.

Regards,

Geetha

Hi Geeta,

Could you please be more specific about TA? Where can I find information in relation to TA?

Regards,
Renu