Chapter 13.2 Family Life Flashcards
why do women tend to be more dissatisfied than men with their marriages after the arrival of children
wives often experience a greater increase in their responsibilities than husbands do
Three factors that allow couples to successfully weather the increased stressed that follows the births of a child
- working to build fondness and affection toward one’s partner
- Remaining aware of events in one’s spouse’s life and responding to those vents
- considering problems as controllable and solvable
coparenting team
parents who work together in which they thoughtfully adopt common childrearing goals and strategies; are more likely to be satisfied with their parenting roles
replacement level
the number of children that one generation must produce to be able to replenish its numbers; today the level is lower in the US
blending families
a family consisting of remarried couples with at least one stepchild living with them
role ambiguity
where roles and expectations are unclear
