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Family Stages / Goals Birth Order
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Stage Main Goal 1. Couple without children 2. Family with children (Newborn – Preschool) 3. Family with school age 4. Family with adolescence Develop trust Develop independence & self direction Develop initiative & steady effort Guidance / Assist with identity
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Stage Main Goal 5. Family with young adult (soon leaving) 6. Couple without children (moving towards grandchildren) 7. Aging couple (widows / widowers & grandparent) Maintain relationship with children Share interests; take pride in accomplishments Maintain satisfaction with life
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Birth Order Describe the first born. What is your perception of the “baby” of the family? How does an only child act?
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First Born 50% of US Presidents are 1 st born Famous 1 st born – Truman, Carter, W. Bush, Bill Cosby, Oprah Winfrey Traits Goal setting High achievement Responsible Rule follower Attention to detail Perfectionism
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Second Born 1 st born is a “pacemaker” Famous 2 nd born – David Letterman, Donald Trump Traits Competitive Feelings of inadequate May rebel Attempt to “out do” siblings
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Third Born “Sandwiched in” / May get lost in the crowd Considered the “iffy” child (unpredictable) Famous “middle child” – George Washington, Richard Nixon, Jay Leno, Britney Spears Traits Flexible Peacemaker Social Independent thinker (may rebel)
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Last Born The “baby” of the family Often “on their own” with siblings Famous “babies” – Katie Couric, Billy Crystal, Bob Hope, Jim Carey, Harriet Tubman Traits Risk takers Outgoing Sense of humor / Affectionate Question authority Attention seeking Down to earth
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