1. Learning Targets Name the stages of the family life cycle Identify housing needs necessary for each stage of the family life cycle

2. Family Life Cycle Stages Households progress through several stages Assess the needs of your family for the next one to five or more years.

3. Life Cycle Needs Consider: –How you live –Whether you entertain frequently or seldom –Work at home or away Living patterns: –Social activities outside the household –Family activities –Individual activities (study, hobbies, work) –Private activities (dressing, bathing, personal time) –Work activities (meals, laundry, cleaning, gardening, school or employment interests) –Leisure activities (television, computer use, games, music

4. Retirement Years Middle Years Early Married Years Childbearing Years Preschool Years School-Age Years Teenage Years Aging Stage Launching Stage Beginning Stage Expanding Stage Developing Stage

5. Launching Family Life Cycle Stage: First child reaches adolescence until the last child leaves home Space needs: Housing needs are maximum! * living/recreation area * privacy * storage needs based on activities * flexible space use is needed Location: Need best advantages for children

6. Empty Nest Life Cycle Stage: Children have left home but parents have not retired. Space Needs: Needs diminish Extended visits from children and grandchildren Children may return home Storage needs remain Location: May want to maintain ties with neighbors and the community

7. Active Retirement Life Cycle Stage: Retirement has begun but both spouses (or surviving spouse) are healthy and can live independently. Space Needs: Hobbies and social activities are important Housing costs diminish with a paid off mortgage Main floor bedroom and bath is important Location: Apartment/condo require less upkeep

8. Restricted Retirement Life Cycle Stage: Health problems hinder independent living Tenure Form: A move to a smaller home, apartment, with one of the children, or a facility is often necessary. Space Needs: Minimum but should include space for entertaining friends and family. Location: Access to services is important: meals, housekeeping, transportation, medical and social services, etc.

9. Middle-aged, Single Adults Life Cycle Stage: 35 is often considered the crossover age to middle age Tenure Form: Many prefer ownership: condominium, single family home Space Needs: Guest bedroom, well equipped kitchen, entertaining space, storage space, etc. Location: Access to recreational facilities and work are important.

10. Single Person Life Cycle Stage: A person who has left home but not married (under 35) Tenure Form: Apartment living is common, ownership may not be important Space Needs: One room or a one bedroom unit where few furnishings have been acquired. Location: Close to work and recreation.

11. Couple Life Cycle Stage: During early years, needs may not change greatly from single persons. Tenure: Mobility is still high so rental may be preferred. Space Needs: Entertaining, hobbies, etc. Location: Access to work

12. Expanding Family Life Cycle Stage: Time period from the first child’s arrival until the last child reaches adolescence. Tenure Form: Owning a single family home is usually first choice. Allows for adapting, adding, and altering space. Space Needs: Are approaching the maximum. Needed…bedrooms, baths, storage, indoor and outdoor play space! Location: Access to shopping, parks, recreation, day care centers and schools.

13. Single-parent Families Life Cycle Stage: A single person with children to care for. Tenure Form: Owning a single family home is usually sought. Space Needs: Similar to those of the two-parent family. Location: Access to work, shopping, parks, recreation, day care centers, and schools.

14. Unrelated Adults Life Cycle Stage: Increasingly, unrelated adults are choosing to live together. Tenure: Younger adults often rent because of financial constraints and high mobility. Older adults often buy housing. Space Needs: Sharing social and work areas are common. Separate areas for sleeping, study space, hobbies, and recreational activities. Location: Convenience to work or other interests.