Chapter 3 Flashcards
1
Q
Couple establishes a home & marriage
A
Beginning stage
2
Q
A couple prepares for and adjust to parenthood
A
Parental stage 1 (expanding)
3
Q
Children grow up, have changing needs, gain independence
A
Parental stage 2 (developing)
4
Q
Children leave home,
A
Parental stage 3 (launching)
5
Q
Renews relationship, couple prepares for retirement
A
Middle age
6
Q
Couple retires
A
Retirement
7
Q
Finding yourself before having a family
A
Independent stage
8
Q
Desire to want children. Not all reasons show readiness
A
Why we parent?
9
Q
Add depth to relationship Give care and love Rewarding experience Wanting bond Love children
A
Sound reasons
10
Q
Solve problems 1 parent wants a baby Make them "somebody" Wants grandchildren Want someone to care for them elder years
A
Unsound reasons
