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24 Cards in this Set
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Beginning Stage
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~Many adjustments-beginng years set the stage
~Learn to rely on each other, yet act like a team ~ Most difficult stage-must est. the following to be successful ~ Conflict resolution, compromise commitment indiduality, mutual love, parenting style, and religion |
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What are the 3 Parent Stage?
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~Expanding
~Development ~Launching |
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Expanding
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New members being added very focused on the home and family life new finacial needs, very expensive
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Developmental
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School age-more activity outside the home. As children more to teen years-more conflict <power struggle> test independence
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Launching
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Children leave home. Over half return home to save or repay loans.
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Middle Age
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~Empty Nest Syndrome- home with children gone- family becomes a couple again
~Can leave parents without a purpose, someget divorce here ~Higher income-save for retirement ~Care for aging parents-balencing can be different |
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Retirement Years
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~Some look forward to retiring-some fear it.
~Some continue to work ~Travel enjoy-volunteer if planned ~Loss: sprouse, driving, mobility, friends ect. |
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Many people don't follow the excant life cycle because why?
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Divorce, not having children, becoming a couple later in life
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The life cycle can be different lengths because why?
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Grandparents raising children, teen pregnancy
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What are 2 advantages of a nuclear family?
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1. raising responsibility is shared
2. children have both parents for support |
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What is perhaps the greatest change for single-parent families?
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*the single parent has ALL the responsibility to provide and manage the family
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How is a blended family formed?
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*consists of a husband and wife, at least one of whom has children from a previous relationship.
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What is the difference between a nuclear family and an adoptive family?
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*adoptive children are not biologically linked to their parents.
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What is a legal guardian?
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*if a parent/parents can no longer provide or parents die, a relative or close friend of the family may wish to care for the child.
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What is a family personality?
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*all the characteristics that combine to make a family unique.
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Describe autocratic style of family management.
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*the responsibility for major decisions is handled by one person.
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Describe the democratic style of family management.
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*a method of decision making is shared.
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Why is interdependence valued in families?
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*a mutual reliance on members of the family to rely on each other.
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Why is interdependence valued in families?
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*a mutual reliance on members of the family to rely on each other.
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Why is it unhealthy for families to become too dependent?
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*People rely too heavily on others. They have little trust in themselves.
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What is a goal?
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*something you plan to be, do orhave and are willing to work for it.
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Why is the first stage of family development for a young couple an important one?
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*this allows the couple time to build a solid foundation for life.
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Why are decisions about education and careers so important int he begining stage of the family life cycle?
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*Careers have a direct impact on finances. The decisions about money and education impacts the family for many years.
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What are 3 parts of the parental stage of the life cycle, and what happens during each part?
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*1. expanding family
2. developing family 3. launching. |
