Family Vocab

2. Beliefs and customs which strengthen a family legacy.
3. Stage in which a couple is enjoying marriage and planning for the future.
8. A new couple who have not started a family yet.
11. A transitional stage that begins with the birth of the first child.
13. When children have moved out and parents live alone (during the midyears).
14. Begins with the oldest child leaving home.
15. Temporary family.
16. Schedule time for this every night so families can have quality time together.
18. Another word for blended family
20. A family created when there is a legal transfer of guardianship, until age 18.
21. A trend that affects families on the go.

1. Possibly the longest stage in the Family Life Cycle in which parents provide for children's daily needs.
3. When a couple weds.
4. A family made up of 2 parents and children.
5. A trend affecting parents’ job outlook.
6. When relatives are included in the daily life of a family.
7. Parents support the independence of adult children as they live on their own and begin their own lives.
9. One parent who cares for children.
10. Competition between children for parent's attention.
12. A trend that can be positive if used for family communication. (ex. Texting)
17. The final stage of the Family Life Cycle.
19. Group of people related to each other, including by blood (birth), marriage, and adoption.