Understand the changes in the life span/developmental theory within the last few decades, design a table which, explains the stages and phases of the family life cycle including the second order tasks.

Family Stage Key Principles of Second-Order Changes

Life Cycle Emotional Process of Transition Required to Proceed Developmentally

Young Children

Adolescents

Young Adults

Middle Adults

Older Adults

Next, complete the following table that focuses on Family Life Cycle Phases.

Family Life Key Principles of Emotional Second-Order Changes

Cycle Phase Process of Transition Required to Proceed Developmentally

Emerging Young Adults

Newly Married Couples

Families with Young Children

Families with Adolescents

Middle Aged families dealing with retirement

Families dealing End of Life Issues

Reflection Questions:

After completing the tables, explain the possible cultural factors that play a major role in how families transition through the life cycle.

Select two stages from the tables. Explain how society has influenced the changes in the life span/developmental theory of the selected stages.

Select two of the life phases. For the selected phases, include feminist theory, patriarchy/gender expectations, social class, and economically fragile families in explaining the changes in these phases over the decades.