Family Life Cycle

Family Life Cycle

Open Ended

1. Name a tv or movie that has a family in this stage of the FLC (Family Life Cycle):

Multiple Choice

This stage in the FLC ends when:

• The youngest child is born

• The youngest child is 2.5 years old

• The oldest child is 2.5 years old

• The family decides they do not want any more children

Multiple Choice

What generally happens around age 6 when this stage ends?

• the child starts elementary school

• the family has another baby

• the parents divorce

• the mom finds a job

Multiple Select

What could be potential challenges for parents in this stage of the FLC?

• child is leaving the home for the majority of the day

• parents must find a balance in time and schedule

• children are graduating from high school

• the parents are planning their retirement

Multiple Choice

The launching stage ends when:

• the first child moves out on their own

• the last child is in high school

• the last child moves back in the parents' home

• all of the children have left the home

Open Ended

Why do you think this stage is called "empty nest"?

Multiple Select

Which of the following occur during the aging stage?

• one of the parents pass away

• the parents retire

• the children grow up and move out

• the parents are elderly and sometimes require care from their children

• the cycle is complete when both parents pass away.

Poll

What stage is your family currently in:

• Launching

• Family with teenagers