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Happy Friday! 2/7/14
• Today we are:– Discussing family life cycle– Groups to look at each stage
• Tuesday:– Quiz on studying children, families, family life
cycle
• Julie Chu
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Objectives
• To describe stages of the family life cycle
• To explain how family structure, roles and responsibilities change throughout the family life cycle
• To examine goals in various stages of the family life cycle
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Family
• Two or more persons related by blood, marriage or adoption (as defined by U.S. Census)
• Families continue to change and adapt as they progress through the family life cycle
• The family life cycle begins at marriage and continues until death of a spouse
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Death of a spouseDeath of a spouse
Family Life Cycle
Youthful Marriage(Ages 20-40)
Youthful Marriage(Ages 20-40)
Middle-Aged Marriage
(Ages 40-60)
Middle-Aged Marriage
(Ages 40-60)
Aging Marriage(Ages 60 )
Aging Marriage(Ages 60 )
Wedding
Birth of firstchild
Oldest child beginsadolescence
Last child leaveshome
Retire from careerRetirement StageRetirement Stage
Empty NestStage
Empty NestStage
Later Parenthood Stage
Later Parenthood Stage
Early ParenthoodStage
Early ParenthoodStage
Newly Married Stage
Newly Married Stage
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Newly Married
Roles:
Tasks:
Husband
Wife
• may share many responsibilities• may both be wage-earners
• Develop patterns for interacting with each other• Learn to solve problems & resolve differences together• Set goals, plan for future
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Roles:
Tasks:
• Roles may change: double wage-earner single
(one parent home with child)
• Caring for young children• Providing increased income for extended family budget• Need for more flexible roles as issues arise
Early Parenthood
Husband / Father
Wife / MotherChild
• pregnancy & birth of first child• continues through toddler, preschool & elementary years
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Later Parenthood
Roles:
Tasks:
Husband / Father
Wife / Mother
Child
Teen
Young adult
• children reach adolescence• oldest may move out on his or her own
• Parents begin to let go of some responsibilities• Teens begin to gain responsibilities• Open communication between ALL family members is essential
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Areas for Potential Conflictin Later Parenting Stage:
• Teen’s dating habits
• Freedoms & responsibilities
• Future plans & goals
• Performance in school
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Empty Nest
Roles:
Tasks:
• last child is independent and living on his or her own
• Parental roles change drastically• Children become independent—some marry & begin their own family life cycle• Parents may become involved in grandparenting• Parents often find new hobbies/interests• Couples renew husband/wife relationship• Roles may reverse for older generation (taking care of their own parents)
Husband / Father
Wife / Mother
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Retirement
Roles:
Tasks:
Husband
Wife
• after one or both retire from career
• May develop new interests/hobbies• Many have planned ahead financially for this stage• Focus returns to oneself & relationship with each other• Self-esteem may decline due to lack of “purpose”• Health and financial problems can arise• Role reversal can occur children acquire “parental” role
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Death of a Spouse
Triggers the end of the Family Life Cycle
Adjustments: financial self-esteemhealth timeemotional priorities
Involvement is important:
family
friends hobbies
special groups
acquiring pets
church
Group Work
• Each will receive a stage
• Talk with each other about the joys and challenges of your stage– Must have at least 3-5 for each
• Share with class
• Lindsey Vonn
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Goals Throughout the Family Life Cycle
Newly Married
Adjust to married lifeWork together in marital responsibilitiesDevelop positive relationship and conflict resolution
strategiesBalance work & familyEnhance communication
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Goals
Early Parenthood
Become financially, physically, socially & emotionally ready to parent
Strengthen marriageAdjust roles to meet needs Give care & guidance to childMeet physical, emotional, social, intellectual
needs of child
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Goals
Later Parenthood
Establish husband/wife relationship beyond children
Enhance communication & conflict resolution skills
Maintain positive relationship with children/teensKeep communication openStrengthen marriage
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Goals
Empty Nest
Make possible “career” change/adjustmentFind hobbiesCare for aging parentsStrengthen marital relationshipManage resources – plan for retirement
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Goals
Retirement
Manage health needsDevelop interests beyond workCare for oneself physically (aging)Remain activeVolunteer
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Possible Roles Throughout the Family Life Cycle
HusbandHusband
WifeWife
MotherMother
FatherFatherSonSonDaughter
Daughter BrotherBrotherSisterSister
Grandmother
Grandmother
GrandfatherGrandfather
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Aspects That Affect Roles
NeedsPast Experiences
(what was done in one’s own family life cycle)
Changes (expected or unexpected)
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Quiz
1. The Family Life Cycle begins at __________ and continues until ____________.
2. During what stage of the life cycle do parents begin to relinquish some responsibilities to children?
3. When defining family (according to the U.S. Census), what are the 3 ways people can be related to one another?
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Quiz
4. Diagram the relationship structure between a mom, dad and child in the Early Parenthood stage.
5. What 3 factors affect roles within the family life cycle?
6. List the 5 stages of the family life cycle.
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The Curriculum Center for Family and Consumer Sciences.Texas Tech University. 2002. www.hs.ttu.edu/ccfs
Loyola Marymount University. Sociology Department. Family Life Cycle Links. 2002. clawww.lmu.edu/sociology/Soclinks/URLS/famlinx.html
Parents Place. 2002. www.ParentsPlace.com
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Acknowledgements
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Mangold
Production Manager:Geoff Scott
Executive Producer:G.W. Davis