The couple gets to know each other and learn to work as a team. They depend upon each other yet maintain their indivduality
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
Having enough food, water, clothing and shelter
Survival
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
Realizing one's potential through personal growth and developing one's talents
Self-Actualization
300
A household that can include grandparents, aunts, uncles, and grown-up children
Extended Family
300
This stage begins when the last child has left home and parents now are alone
Empty Nest
300
Strong families are committed to each memeber, 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
Being accepted by family, friends and community; recieving love and affection
Love and Belonging
400
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
400
Includes the adjustments made when one stops working, and begins to planning for...
Retirement
400
Strong families spend quality (blank) (blank), sharing interests and activities
Time Together
400
In this theory, people consider the qualities they want in partner and what they have to offer in return
Social Exchange Theory
500
Having confidence in oneself; gaining approval and recognition from others
Esteem
500
One parent raising his or her own children
A single lone parent
500
Parenting begins when the oldest child begins adolescence and junior/senior high school.
Later Parenthood
500
Strong families developed (blank), ways of doing things that are special to that family. Some-times 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