Family Structures Quiz

Which of the following best describes a blended family?

• A family with single parents

• A family with only adopted children

• A family with both biological and foster children

• A family with children from previous marriages

What is a common characteristic of a single-parent family?

• Both parents have adopted the children.

• Children are raised by grandparents.

• There is only one parent raising the children.

• Children live in two different homes.

What of the following is NOT a challenge during the "Launching Children" stage of the family life cycle?

• Establishing a new relationship as a couple

• Coping with an empty nest

• Adjusting to living in a retirement facility

• Managing finances for college

What occurs during the empty nest phase?

• Family members get married.

• Children leave home.

• Parents retire.

• Children are born.

How can partners show respect in a healthy relationship?

• By avoiding all disagreements

• By valuing each others' feelings

What is typically meant by the term "Firstborn"?

• The middle child born in a family

• The last child born in a family

• The oldest child in a family

• A child born after twins

Which of the following is commonly associated with middle children?

• Being independent

• Being the first to leave home

• Being the baby of the family

Which of the following describes a child with no siblings?

• Single family

• Only child

• Multiple children

• Middle Child

When surveyed, many teenagers would say that school and academics is one of their major stressors.

• True

• False

Adults can support teens and preteens by giving them less control over their own life choices.

• True

• False