A person whose spouse has children from previous relationships

A mother, father, and one or more children

One parent and one or more children

The name for a family unit consisting of relatives

Two parents and their children from previous relationships

These are values, ideas and/or customs of a group. Examples would include food choices, holidays celebrated and/or religious beliefs.

In this stage of the family life cycle you strive to become fully able to support yourself emotionally, physically, socially, and financially and more than likely pick a mate.

Your children start leaving home and pursuing their own lives in this stage of the cycle.

In this stage of the family life cycle you have regained freedom from raising a family, typically have increased your wealth and you may experience the death of close friends.

In this stage of the family life cycle parents are raising their children.

In this stage of the family life cycle you think about having children and start having babies.

In this stage of the family life cycle, all of your children have moved out of the house and you are learning how to adapt with just your partner.

Strong families know that life will be easy and there will never be struggles.

Extended family members can offer the insight of several generations and life experiences

The family life cycle never has variations, all families are the same.

Recreation, love, security and basic physical needs are considered functions of a strong family.

The family life cycle never changes, one must go through all the stages in the exact order given.

Divorce, desertion and death can alter the family life cycle.

Every member of a family serves a role, each member’s role can be different but all are important.

Trends that affect families only have negative outcomes.

Joe and Jen are getting married and excited for the future - what stage of the Family life cycle are they in?

Pat calls Kay to let her know that the kids have made it to school and the baby is being taken to the doctor. What stage of the Family life cycle are they in?

Jen and Jon are finally settled into the retirement home and can't wait for the grandchildren to visit. What stage of the Family Life Cycle are they in?

Bart and Beth shout "Good luck, we love you!!" as they drop their son off at his college dorm. What stage of the Family Life Cycle are they in?