Family Life Cycle
By Amanda Aquino
Begining Stage
Begins with a couple.Then get married,adjust to the marriage life and become comfortable with each other.Both get a career.
Parenting/Expanding Stage
Second stage begins with the couple having kids and playing the role of parents.It can be difficult to adjust.As more babies added to the family they will experience sharing.Each child will bring more responsibilities also love and joy.
Developing/Parenting Stage
This stage includes the children growing up and involve in school and outside activites.As they get older they will spend less time with their families and more time with their friends.
Launching stage
During this stage children will become adults and leave their parents homes.They will either go to college,take a job,or get married.The parents will then have to reorganize and adjust to the change.
Mid-years stage
During this stage children have left home and parents get ready to retire.Parents must adjust to being just a couple again after many years of having children in the home.This stage gives the couple put their time and energy back into their marriage.
Aging Stage
Begins with retirement,breaking away from one’s role as an employee.Thie is a big adjustment since many adults work 30-50 years before they retire.Then become grandparents,it can be very exciting.Then one spouse often ends up living alone after the death of the other.