1. Chapter 10 – Married and Single Life
Family
Chapter 10 – Married and Single Life

2. Family Members belong through birth, marriage, or adoption.
Sometimes groups are considered to be families because they share or feel a special bond or affection.
Siblings – people who have a common parent.

3. Types of Families Nuclear Family – consists of parents and children.
Extended Family – consists of relatives other than parents and children.
Single-Parent Family – headed by one parent who has never married or is left alone through divorce or death.
Stepfamily – only one spouse has children from a previous relationship.
Blended Family – both spouses have children from a previous relationship.

4. Family Life Cycle Beginning – marriage Expanding – have children
Developing – children grow up and go to school. Focus on children.
Launching – children move out and go to college or get married.
Middle Years – adjust to “empty nest” and plan for retirement.
Later Years – retirement and new interests…grandchildren.