Handout 2:
Family Scenario:
A Family Life Cycle
Instructions
In small groups,
examine and discuss the family's life cycle. What can you learn about families
from exploring significant events in their life cycles? How will understanding
a family's life cycle help you support that family?
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Steve and Deb have
a sixth child Peter gets a part-time job Steve's oldest child leaves for college All children attend/enroll in a new school Steve gets promotion and raise Family moves to a new home Deb marries Steve, father of 3 Deb becomes employed Mike Jr. and Peter attend EHS and HS Birth of second child, Mike Jr. Mike and Deb's relationship ends Deb begins job training Deb obtains her GED Birth of first child, Peter Co-habitation of Deb and Mike |