Survival Having enough food, water, clothing and shelter
Survival
100
Consists of the father, mother (traditionally a male bread-winner and stay-at-home mom) and their children.
Nuclear Family
100
The couple gets to know each other and learns to work as a team. They depend upon each other yet maintain their individuality
Newly Married Pair
100
Saying "I love you" is important as we often take for granted and forget to show our family members that we care and love them
Affirmation
100
This theory is based on "likes attract likes." People choose a partner who is more alike than different from themselves
Social Homogamy
200
Realizing one’s potential through personal growth and developing one’s talents
Self-Actualization
200
When one parent is the main wage earner
Single-income family
200
This stage is the expectant parent stage where a couple prepares for the new baby during the nine month pregnancy
Early Parenthood
200
Strong families that can depend upon each other
Trust
200
This theory states that people choose a partner who complements (or completes) and meets their own personality needs
Complimentary Needs Theory
300
Having confidence in oneself; gaining approval and recognition from others
Esteem
300
Made up of a biological father or mother, a step mother, a stepfather, and the children of one or both of the parents.
Blended Family
300
Parenting begins when the oldest child begins adolescence and junior/senior high school.
Later Parenthood
300
Strong families are committed to each member, and stick by and support each other through the good and bad times
Commitment
300
Most people have an image of what their ideal partner should be like. This image is based on physical appearance, personality characteristics and other traits
Ideal Mate Theory
400
As being secure and safe, out of danger
Safety
400
One parent raising his or single children
A single (lone) parent
400
This stage begins when the last child has left home and parents now are alone
Empty Nest
400
Strong Families spend quality (blank) (blank), sharing interests and activities
Time Together
400
In this theory, people consider the qualities they want in a partner and what they have to offer in return.
Social Exchange Theory
500
Being accepted by family, friends and community; receiving love and affection
Love and Belonging
500
A household that can include grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and grown-up children.
Extended Family
500
Includes the adjustments made when one stops working, and begins to planning for…
Retirement
500
Strong families developed (blank), ways of doing things that are special to that family. Sometimes these are passed down from generation to generation
Tradition
500
People are more likely to meet and get to know others who are physically nearby