1. Family Life Cycle

2. The Family Life Cycle Developed by Evelyn Duvall, a sociologist
She compiled data on average ages when people complete normal life experiences-
marriage have their first child
have teenagers have no more children
retirement

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8. Stage 1 Beginning Family
Married couple establish their home but do not yet have
any children

9. Beginning Family- Developmental Tasks
Establishing a home and learning to get along with each other
The couple has time to pursue their own interests and both husband and wife may have jobs outside of the home.

10. Stage 2 Expanding Family From the birth of the first child until the
child starts school

11. Expanding Family- Developmental Tasks
Couple becomes parents and assumes the role of care giver for the child
Increased demands will be made on their time, energy, finances and freedom
Changes in family structure will affect the couple’s home, work, and social life

12. Stage 3
Developing Stage
The oldest child starts school

13. Developing Stage- Developmental Tasks
The family’s schedule is adjusted due to new school activities
Activities may take up more time and money for the family
Parents are also affected as teens begin to spend more time with their friends

14. Stage 4
Launching Stage
The oldest child leaves home

15. Launching Stage- Developmental Tasks
The parents may now find additional time and freedom after the last child has left the home
The couple may feel a void in their lives after the last child has left the house, and must find new interests to fill their leisure time

16. Stage 5
Aging Stage
After retirement

17. Aging Family- Developmental Tasks
The couples activities will depend on their health
As the couple ages, they may need additional help from their family
Elderly members may require
special services as they age

18. Overlapping Stages
If more children at any time come into the family, the cycle repeats itself.
A couple in retirement may take care of a grandchild, thus making them a Developing Family again
A family can be in many
overlapping stages

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23. Family Life Cycle Windowpane
Beginning Stage
Expanding Stage
Developing Stage
Launching Stage
Aging Stage
**Circle the stage that you are currently in.