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Family Life Cycle

Family Life

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On your own, brainstorm some steps a couple goes through in a life time. Then get with a partner and compare lists.

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Family Life Cycle

• Right now you are part of your parents life cycle, when you get married you will start your own

• Each stage has its challenges and rewards

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Stage 1 – Newly Married

• Life on their own and provide for themselves

• Takes on new roles– Husband and wife

• New responsibilities– Couple needs to develop communication and

solve problems– Set goals– Plan for the future

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Stage 2 – Early Parenthood

• Pregnancy and the birth of first child start this stage• Role adjustments

– Mother and father vs childless couple– Understand child development– Budgeting for needs– Complex relationships as more children are born

• Need flexibility – Most time is spent at work and parenting– Time alone is precious but NEEDED!!!!

• Video clip from Parenthood

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Rewards of Parenting

• Seeing children grow and learn

• Communication leads to trust or mistrust

• Relationships grow stronger

• Grandparents can help with parenting

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Later Parenthood

• Occurs when children reach teen years

• Role adjustents– Puberty in adolescence (from child to young

adult)– Teen takes on responsibility

• Parents responsible until you turn 18

– Conflicts can occur• Children demand freedom• Dating, choice of clothing, and friends

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Rewards

• Communications is vital; decision making– Use of empathy, keeps channels open– Respect keeps relationships growing

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• What challenges does a family go through between early parenthood and later parenthood?

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Stage 4 – Empty Nest

• When all children are gone (Praise Jesus!!!)• No more dependents• Children are responsible for themselves

– Often get married• Role adjustments

– Still involved but significantly less– May be grandparents– This stage may seem lonely– Empty nesters may need to care for their parents

• Financially • Physical care

– A chance to renew their relationship

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• With a partner discuss some changes that a couple goes through from parenthood to empty nest?

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Stage 5 – Retirement Stage

• After both spouses enter retirement

• Planning for retirement is very important

• A time to focus on themselves, hobbies, volunteer work, travel, or leisure

• Coping with this stage can be hard– Low self-esteem, meant to work– Health and financial worries

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Retirement Stage Cont’

• Death of a spouse– Death of one partner ends the life cycle– Return to single living

• Challenges– Emotional loss– Adjusting to life style

– Personal freedoms (income, health, self-esteem)

– Where to live– Staying active

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Government Assistance

• Social Security

• Medicare

• Meals-assistance