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Beginning stage
The couple makes the decision to get a home and establish their relationship in marriage.
REWARDS- Start a new life and create a family
CHALLENGES- The trouble of buying a house and being financially ready to begin a new lifestyle -
Parental Stage 1
The expanding stage. Where the couple wants to expand the family and adjust to parenthood.
REWARDS-being mature enough for children and starting a family
CHALLENGES- having to soon deal with a child -
Parental Stage 2
Developmental stage. The parents are working to keep up with the growing and changing needs of the child. Helpng the child grow and develop.
REWARDS- Getting to know the child and being able to help
CHALLENGES- having the child obey the rules -
Parental Stage 3
Departure Stage: This is where the child gradually starts becoming independent and leaving the home.
REWARDS- going to get the house to yourself and knowing that you did your best developing your child
CHALLENGES- the sad feeling of letting your child go and not having to help the child as much as you used to -
Middle Age
The "Empty Nest' stage: The couple renews their relationship and prepares for retirement.
REWARDS- No longer have to care for the child and may no longer have to work
CHALLENGES- having to adjust not having the child in the home and soon not having to work -
Retirement
The couple stops working and gets used to having more free time to themselves.
REWARDS- no longer having to work and abloe to do whatever and whenever with all the free time
CHALLENGES- adjusting to it all
