Family Life Cycle

Welcome: Family Life Cycle
Description: In this lesson we will explore and understand the seven stages of the family life cycle and how each stage is a continuum of the previous and following stage. The students will recognize the challenges faced by families in each of the stages and identify which stage that their family is in.
Grade Level: 9-12
Curriculum: Life Skills / Careers
Keywords: Family Cycle, Single, Married, Child Bearing, Parenting, Launching/Teens, Middle Years, Senior Years
Author(s): Emily Whittemore