The way you see yourself as a member of your specific cultural group

Both parents pursue careers outside the home while maintaining their family roles

Lives alone or with roommates, but still part of a family

Two parents, and their children. What many consider to be a traditional family.

One parent and children.

This type of family cares for a child/children on a temporary or long-term basis when they cannot stay with their parents for some reason.

Families with children who are legally, but not biologically, their own.

This family type has no children in the home. They have a greater opportunity to focus on each other

This family type includes relatives other than immediate family - grandparents, uncles, aunts, cousins, etc.

This family includes two parents, children from a previous relationship, and possibly their children together.

The main issue in this stage is coping with becoming empty-nesters.

In this stage, the family begins to add new members. Average Age: 24-34

Lives away from home, often for the first time. The main issue in this stage is adapting to separation from parents. Average Age: 18-23;

The main purpose in this stage is promoting the educational achievement of the children.

The main issue in this stage is assisting and accepting the maturation and independence of the adolescents in the family.

The main issue in this stage is assisting and accepting the maturation and independence of the adolescents in the family.

The main focus in this stage is learning to live with another person and strengthening the relationship. Average Age: 24-30.

The main challenge in this stage is tackling the changes associated with old age .

In this stage, people become grandparents and adjust to a new generation being added to the family.

The family life cycle discusses the stages of a family in a very “traditional” view. Select TWO types of families that would be considered a "diverse" family.

Choose two ways to build strong families