Family Life Cycle
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
What is happening here?
What is happening here?
What is happening here?
What is happening here?
What is happening here?
Stage 1 Beginning Family Married couple establish their home but do not yet have any children
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.
Stage 2 Expanding Family From the birth of the first child until the child starts school
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
Stage 3 Developing Stage The oldest child starts school
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
Stage 4 Launching Stage The oldest child leaves home
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
Stage 5 Aging Stage After retirement
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
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
Picture Quiz:
Picture Quiz:
Picture Quiz:
Picture Quiz:
Family Life Cycle Windowpane Beginning Stage Expanding Stage Developing Stage Launching Stage Aging Stage **Circle the stage that you are currently in.