Family Life Cycle

The family life cycle is the emotional and intellectual stages a person passes through from childhood to the retirement years as a member of a family. The family life cycle consists of several developmental stages: Independence Coupling or marriage Parenting Launching adult children Retirement or senior stage of life

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Family Life Cycle

The family life cycle is the emotional and intellectual stages a person passes through from childhood to the retirement years as a member of a family.

The family life cycle consists of several developmental stages:

  • Independence
  • Coupling or marriage
  • Parenting
  • Launching adult children
  • Retirement or senior stage of life

This information does not replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise, Incorporated, disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the Terms of Use. Learn how we develop our content.

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Medical review

Adam Husney MDAnne C. Poinier MDKathleen Romito MD

Last Updated

04/07/2019

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This information does not replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise, Incorporated, disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the Terms of Use. Learn how we develop our content.