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dierentiate
the
types
of
family
structures;
discuss
the
basic
functions
of
a
family;
enumerate
the
stages
of
the
family
life
cycle;
and,
understand
the
characteristics
of
the
family
life
cycle
stages.
Family
Denitions
Systems
in
which
the
members
interact
with
one
another
Members
inuence
each
other
and,
in
turn,
are
inuenced
by
each other
evolving
Universal and unique, each family having its own set of rules,
Classications
of
Families
Nuclear
Family
Parents
and
dependent
children
Separate
dwelling
Economically
independent
Extended
Family
Parents,
children
and
relatives
Aggregate
of
families
or
part
of
families
from
2
or
more
Classications
of
Families
Single-Parent
Family
Children
below
17
years
old
living
with
a
single
parent,
another
relative
or
non-relative
Possible
causes:
loss
of
spouse
by
death,
separation,
imprisonment,
desertion;
out
of
wedlock
birth
of
a
child;
adoption;
one
parent
working
abroad
Blended
Family
Includes
step-parents
and
step-children
Due
to
divorce
/
annulment
with
remarriage
Classications
of
Families
Communal
or
Corporate
Family
Dierent
families
formed
for
specic
ideological
or
societal
purposes
Frequently
considered
as
alternative
lifestyle
for
people
who
feel
alienated
from
a
predominantly
economically
oriented
society
Examples:
Amish
Communities
Basic
Functions
FIVE
Basic
Areas
Biologic
Economic
Educational
Psychological/Aection
Socio-Cultural
Basic
Functions
Biological
Reproduction;
care
and
rearing
of
children
Nutrition;
maintenance
of
health
Recreation
Economical
Provisions
of
adequate
resources
Determine
allocation
of
resources
Ensure
nancial
security
of
members
Basic
Functions
Educational
Teach
skills,
attitudes,
knowledge
and
values
in
preparation
for
Psychological/Aection
Development
of
personalities
Ability
to
form
relationships
with
people
within
the
family
circle
Serves
an
integrating
function
between
the
family
and
the
community
Dierent
Personalities
Erik
Erikson
A
pioneer
in
the
area
of
human
growth
and
development,
Dierent
Personalities
Evelyn
Duvall
First
proposed
a
family
life
cycle
model
based
on
the
intact,
Dierent
Personalities
Carter
&
McGoldrick
Proposed
a
six-stage
life
cycle
model
of
the
intact
middle
class
Singles are the second happiest group (married couples being the
happiest)
a
lack
of
social
skills
to
establish
signicant
relationships
with
others
relationship
(e.g., secure men tend to be involved with secure women; anxious women
Make or Break
individually
solving skills
inability
to
reorganize
and
restructure
following
the
arrival
of
children
dierences
over
how
to
raise
and
discipline
children
Most active and exciting stages that can be very stressful and
family members
Stage
5:
Launching
Children
and
Moving
On
Emotional
Process
of
Transition:
Key
Principle
Accepting
a
multitude
of
entries
and
exits
into
the
family
system
Empty
nest
Positive
time
for
couples
some
rediscovering
the
couple
relationship
and
enjoying
new
a sense of loss of self, the marriage or the child who has left
conict
with
the
child
who
is
not
independent
enough
frustration/anger
over
the
marriage
and/or
career
ambitions
and helplessness
Positive
aspects
Interacting
with
grandchildren
Doing
what
one
wants
and
setting
one's
own
pace
Reecting
on
important
life
activities
concern
over
the
aging
process
the
lack
of
quality
relationships
with
family
members
In
Summary
By
now,
you
should
be
able
to
accomplish
the
following:
Describe
the
types
of
family
structures;
Enumerate
the
basic
functions
of
a
family;
Enumerate
the
stages
of
the
family
life
cycle;
And,
discuss
the
characteristics
of
the
family
life
cycle
stages.
Thank
you
and
Have
A
Nice
Day!!!