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This stage is sometimes called the "empty nest" stage, because the children have left the original family unit. This stage has parents with children who are now independent. May also be called the "Retirement Stage"

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This stage begins with the departure of the oldest child and ends with the departure of the youngest child from the family unit.

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This stage begins when the last child starts school. Also called the child rearing stage.

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During this stage, children are added to the family. Can also be called a child bearing stage.

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this stage is when two people form a family unit, separate from each person's original family unit. There are no children in this stage.

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Temporary care, emotional issues

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Solution for couples who cannot have children

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"instant" family, opportunity to be around children

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When there is only one authority figure, less parental conflict

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may be extra babysitters, gain knowledge form elders, division of labor

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when two parents support one another and raise children, possibly two incomes