Stage 1: Beginning of Families

Question 1

What is the period of Stage 1: Beginning of Families?

Answer 1

Married couple establish home but no children

Question 2

Name 4 Developmental Tasks of Stage 1: Beginning of Families

Answer 2

1. Committing to the relationship
2. Formulating roles and rules
3. Differentiating as a couple while separating from families of origin
4. Establishing a satisfying home and marriage relationship and preparing for childbirth

Question 3

What are the positions in the family for Stage 1: Beginning of Families?

Answer 3

Husband and wife

Question 4

What are the 3 Second Order Changes In Family Status Required To Proceed Developmentally in Stage 1: Beginning of Families?

Answer 4

a. Formation of marital system
b. Making room for spouse with family and friends
c. Realignment of relationships with extended families

Question 5

Identify 2 issues and challenges in Stage 1: Beginning of Families

Answer 5

Differentiating as a couple while separating from families of origin
• A partner who has not successfully negotiated independence from his or her family of origin may experience divided loyalties that threaten the fragile, new relationship.

Establishing a satisfying home and marriage relationship and preparing for childbirth
• Similarly, a partner who wishes to continue the social life of a single person also creates stress on the relationship. Also, they may have children so soon that there is little time to sort out crucial agreements about the relationship.

Question 6

What is the Emotional Process of Transition: Key Principles for Stage 1: Beginning of Families?

Answer 6

Commitment to marriage