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On your own, brainstorm some steps a couple goes through in a life time. Then get with a partner and compare lists.
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Family Life Cycle
• Right now you are part of your parents life cycle, when you get married you will start your own
• Each stage has its challenges and rewards
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Stage 1 – Newly Married
• Life on their own and provide for themselves
• Takes on new roles– Husband and wife
• New responsibilities– Couple needs to develop communication and
solve problems– Set goals– Plan for the future
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Stage 2 – Early Parenthood
• Pregnancy and the birth of first child start this stage• Role adjustments
– Mother and father vs childless couple– Understand child development– Budgeting for needs– Complex relationships as more children are born
• Need flexibility – Most time is spent at work and parenting– Time alone is precious but NEEDED!!!!
• Video clip from Parenthood
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Rewards of Parenting
• Seeing children grow and learn
• Communication leads to trust or mistrust
• Relationships grow stronger
• Grandparents can help with parenting
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Later Parenthood
• Occurs when children reach teen years
• Role adjustents– Puberty in adolescence (from child to young
adult)– Teen takes on responsibility
• Parents responsible until you turn 18
– Conflicts can occur• Children demand freedom• Dating, choice of clothing, and friends
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Rewards
• Communications is vital; decision making– Use of empathy, keeps channels open– Respect keeps relationships growing
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• What challenges does a family go through between early parenthood and later parenthood?
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Stage 4 – Empty Nest
• When all children are gone (Praise Jesus!!!)• No more dependents• Children are responsible for themselves
– Often get married• Role adjustments
– Still involved but significantly less– May be grandparents– This stage may seem lonely– Empty nesters may need to care for their parents
• Financially • Physical care
– A chance to renew their relationship
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• With a partner discuss some changes that a couple goes through from parenthood to empty nest?
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Stage 5 – Retirement Stage
• After both spouses enter retirement
• Planning for retirement is very important
• A time to focus on themselves, hobbies, volunteer work, travel, or leisure
• Coping with this stage can be hard– Low self-esteem, meant to work– Health and financial worries
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Retirement Stage Cont’
• Death of a spouse– Death of one partner ends the life cycle– Return to single living
• Challenges– Emotional loss– Adjusting to life style
– Personal freedoms (income, health, self-esteem)
– Where to live– Staying active