Seeing the world through the eyes of a child or young person.
What is youthful perspective.
100
A family of young adults who marry; newlyweds.
What is beginning stage.
100
Includes a husband, wife, and one or more of their biological children.
What is nuclear family.
200
Freedom from danger and sense of security.
What is safety and security needs.
200
Keeping away from danger and having a watchful eye.
What is protecting.
200
Learning from oneself.
What is personal growth.
200
A developing family, with children growing into middle childhood and early teens.
What is parenting stage.
200
Includes one parent and one or more children.
What is single-parent family.
300
Love, affection, and belonging.
What is love and acceptance needs.
300
Introducing new ideas and providing a stimulating environment.
What is teaching.
300
Carrying on family traditions and values.
What is family continuation.
300
A family with middle-aged parents and children leaving home for college, etc.
What is launching stage.
300
Includes all relatives in a family, such as grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins.
What is extended family.
400
Self-respect, self-esteem, achievement, confidence, and appreciation.
What is esteem needs.
400
Using firmness and understanding to help children learn to control their own behavior.
What is guiding.
400
Changes in a person's attitudes and perspectives. For example, worries and fears parents have after a child is born.
What is emotional adjustments.
400
A pre-retirement family, no children at home.
What is mid-years stage.
400
Includes married couples, each spouse's children from previous relationships, and any children they have together.
What is blended family.
500
Fulfillment and reaching your potential.
What is self-actualization.
500
Providing food, clothing, shelter, medical care, and an education.
What is legal responsibilities.
500
Changes in the feelings that a couple may have for each other after a child is born.
What is changes in relationships.
500
A family of elderly adults, usually retired.
What is aging stage.
500
Parent(s) and one or more children that are permanently and legally placed; these families may be nuclear, single-parent, blended, or extended family structures.